Melphalan Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection decreased function of bone marrow anemia decreased blood platelets low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
nausea diarrhea INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
inflammation of the skin due to an allergy itching a skin rash a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
hair loss vomiting RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
inflammation of the blood vessels hepatic veno-occlusive disease, a type of liver disease a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels blood in the bowel movement hives dead skin high amount of uric acid in the blood abnormal liver function tests damage to the skin and tissue around the injection site therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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