Dexrazoxane (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bluish color
• Changes in skin color
• Chest pain
• Cold hands and feet
• Cough or hoarseness
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Fever or chills
• Lower back or side pain
• Pain, redness, or swelling in arm or leg
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
• Tenderness
• Tightness in chest
• Troubled breathing
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Black, tarry stools
• Chest discomfort
• Fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
• Pain at place of injection
• Ulcers, sores, or white spots in mouth

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Diarrhea
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Discouragement
• Dizziness
• Feeling sad or empty
• Hair loss, thinning of hair
• Headache
• Irritability
• Lack or loss of appetite
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Muscle pain, spasms, cramps, or stiffness
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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