DOXORUBICIN What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

(doxorubicin hydrochloride)

What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin may cause serious side effects, including:

•
See “What is the most important information I should know about Doxorubicin?”

The most common side effects of Doxorubicin include:

•
total hair loss (alopecia). Your hair may re-grow after your treatment.
•
nausea
•
vomiting

Other side effects:

•
Red colored urine. You may have red colored urine for 1 to 2 days after your infusion of Doxorubicin. This is normal. Tell your healthcare provider if it does not stop in a few days, or if you see what looks like blood or blood clots in your urine.
•
Call your healthcare provider if you have severe symptoms that prevent you from eating or drinking, such as:
o
nausea
o
vomiting
o
diarrhea
o
mouth pain or sores

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in males. This could affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in females. Your periods (menstrual cycle) may completely stop when you receive Doxorubicin. Your periods may or may not return following treatment. Early menopause has also happened. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Doxorubicin.

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

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What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin may cause serious side effects, including:

•
See “What is the most important information I should know about Doxorubicin?”

The most common side effects of Doxorubicin include:

•
total hair loss (alopecia). Your hair may re-grow after your treatment.
•
nausea
•
vomiting

Other side effects:

•
Red colored urine. You may have red colored urine for 1 to 2 days after your infusion of Doxorubicin. This is normal. Tell your healthcare provider if it does not stop in a few days, or if you see what looks like blood or blood clots in your urine.
•
Call your healthcare provider if you have severe symptoms that prevent you from eating or drinking, such as:
o
nausea
o
vomiting
o
diarrhea
o
mouth pain or sores

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in males. This could affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in females. Your periods (menstrual cycle) may completely stop when you receive Doxorubicin. Your periods may or may not return following treatment. Early menopause has also happened. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Doxorubicin.

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

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What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin may cause serious side effects, including:

•
See “What is the most important information I should know about Doxorubicin?”

The most common side effects of Doxorubicin include:

•
total hair loss (alopecia). Your hair may re-grow after your treatment.
•
nausea
•
vomiting

Other side effects:

•
Red colored urine. You may have red colored urine for 1 to 2 days after your infusion of Doxorubicin. This is normal. Tell your healthcare provider if it does not stop in a few days, or if you see what looks like blood or blood clots in your urine.
•
Call your healthcare provider if you have severe symptoms that prevent you from eating or drinking, such as:
o
nausea
o
vomiting
o
diarrhea
o
mouth pain or sores

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in males. This could affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

Doxorubicin may cause fertility problems in females. Your periods (menstrual cycle) may completely stop when you receive Doxorubicin. Your periods may or may not return following treatment. Early menopause has also happened. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Doxorubicin.

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

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