Common side effects

• Neutropenic disorder
• Infection
• Leukopenia
• Fatigue
• Anemia
• Upper respiratory infection
• Nausea
• Stomatitis
• Alopecia
• Diarrhea
• Thrombocytopenic disorder
• Anorexia
• Vomiting
• General weakness
• Epistaxis
• Skin rash
• Fever
• Dry skin
• Dysgeusia
• Dry eye

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Hair loss
• Mouth sores
• Numbness/tingling of arms/legs

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including

• Signs of anemia
• Easy bruising/bleeding

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Other things to note

• People using this medication may have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.
• This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection .