The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Changes in hearing
- Abnormal blood cell counts
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Cisplatin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Infections: repeated fevers, chills, cough, trouble breathing, severe diarrhea, vomiting, painful or frequent urination
- Serious bleeds: bleeding or bruising that doesn’t stop or go away, large amount of bleeding, blood in the urine, throwing up blood, bloody or black and tarry stool
- Kidney problems: blood in the urine (pink or red urine), dark urine, painful urination, difficulty urinating
Source: DailyMed
The following Cisplatin side effects have also been reported
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:
More common
Black, tarry stools
blood in urine or stools
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
change in frequency of urination or amount of urine
cough or hoarseness
difficulty in breathing
dizziness
drowsiness
feeling of fullness in the ears
fever or chills
increased thirst
loss of appetite
loss of balance
loss of hearing
lower back or side pain
nausea or vomiting
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on skin
ringing or buzzing in the ears
swelling of the feet or lower legs
trouble in hearing
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
bleeding gums
blindness
blue-yellow color blindness
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
decreased vision
fast heartbeat
general body swelling
headache
leg pain
nosebleeds
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
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:
Incidence not known
hair loss or thinning
indigestion
loss of appetite
muscle cramps
rash
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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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