Topotecan Capsule Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Pain
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- Constipation
- Cough
- Decreased Appetite
- Excessive Sweating
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Head Pain
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Nausea
- Numbness And Tingling
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- An Infection
- Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Pneumonia
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- An Earache
- Bone Pain
- Chest Pain
- Chills
- Neuropathic Pain
- Pain With Menstruation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Rash
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- Bleeding
- Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
- Itching
- Lung Tissue Problems
- Neutropenic Colitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
- Pain With Sexual Intercourse
- Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
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