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
- Fever (up to 79%)
- Liver problems (up to 51%)
- Tiredness (up to 46%)
- Infection (up to 44%)
- Heart problems (up to 28%)
- Bleeding (up to 25%)
- Nausea and vomiting (up to 21%)
- Constipation (up to 21%)
- Mouth sores (up to 21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Rash
- Fever along with low white blood cell count (neutropenic fever)
Mylotarg serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious liver problems: swollen belly, sudden weight gain, yellow skin, yellow eyes, stomach pain
- Bleeding: nosebleeds, blood in stool, unexplained bruising, blood in urine, sudden headache
- Infusion-related reactions: fever, fast heart rate, chills, trouble breathing, low blood pressure
Source: DailyMed
The following Mylotarg side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
- Bleeding in the brain—severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, dizziness, change in vision, numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, trouble walking, vomiting
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Pain, redness, or swelling with sores inside the mouth or throat
- Vomiting
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