MATULANE SIDE EFFECTS

SIDE EFFECTS

Leukopenia, anemia and thrombopenia occur frequently. Nausea and vomiting are the most commonly reported side effects.

Other adverse reactions are:

Hematologic

Pancytopenia; eosinophilia; hemolytic anemia; bleeding tendencies such as petechiae, purpura, epistaxis and hemoptysis.

Gastrointestinal

Hepatic dysfunction, jaundice, stomatitis, hematemesis, melena, diarrhea, dysphagia, anorexia, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth.

Neurologic

Coma, convulsions, neuropathy, ataxia, paresthesia, nystagmus, diminished reflexes, falling, foot drop, headache, dizziness, unsteadiness.

Cardiovascular

Hypotension, tachycardia, syncope.

Ophthalmic

Retinal hemorrhage, papilledema, photophobia, diplopia, inability to focus.

Respiratory

Pneumonitis, pleural effusion, cough.

Dermatologic

Herpes, dermatitis, pruritus, alopecia, hyperpigmentation, rash, urticaria, flushing.

Allergic

Generalized allergic reactions.

Genitourinary

Hematuria, urinary frequency, nocturia.

Musculoskeletal

Pain, including myalgia and arthralgia; tremors.

Psychiatric

Hallucinations, depression, apprehension, nervousness, confusion, nightmares.

Endocrine

Gynecomastia in prepubertal and early pubertal boys.

Miscellaneous

Intercurrent infections, hearing loss, pyrexia, diaphoresis, lethargy, weakness, fatigue, edema, chills, insomnia, slurred speech, hoarseness, drowsiness.

Second nonlymphoid malignancies (including lung cancer, acute myelocytic leukemia and malignant myelosclerosis) and azoospermia have been reported in patients with Hodgkin’s disease treated with procarbazine in combination with other chemotherapy and/or radiation. The risks of secondary lung cancer from treatment appear to be multiplied by tobacco use.