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
- Low blood cell counts
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Mouth ulcers
- Tremors
- Muscle spasms
- Feeling agitated or confused
- Allergic reaction (hives or swelling)
Leukeran serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: repeated fevers, chills, sweating, cough, trouble breathing, sore throat, stuffy nose, 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
- Seizures
- Severe skin reaction: rash, blistering or peeling of skin, hives, fever, painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes
- Liver damage: dark urine, right-sided stomach pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
Source: DailyMed
The following Leukeran 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
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills
fever or chills
lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills
painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills
pinpoint red spots on the skin
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
muscle twitching
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
shakiness and unsteady walk
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
sudden jerky movements of the body
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
bone pain
clay colored stools
dark urine
decreased appetite
difficult breathing
headache
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
trouble getting pregnant
troubled or quick, shallow breathing
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:
Rare
confusion
hyperventilation
irregular heartbeats
irritability
no muscle tone or movement
restlessness
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
Hives or welts
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.
