Possible Side Effects of Etoposide - National Cancer Institute



Possible Side Effects of Etoposide (Table Version Date: December 3, 2021)COMMON, SOME MAY BE SERIOUSIn 100 people receiving Etoposide, more than 20 and up to 100 may have:Infection, especially when white blood cell count is lowBruising, bleedingAnemia which may cause tiredness, or may require blood transfusionsNausea, vomitingSores in mouth which may cause difficulty swallowingHair lossOCCASIONAL, SOME MAY BE SERIOUSIn 100 people receiving Etoposide, from 4 to 20 may have:Diarrhea, loss of appetiteRARE, AND SERIOUSIn 100 people receiving Etoposide, 3 or fewer may have:Liver damage which may cause yellowing of eyes and skin, swellingAllergic reaction which may cause rash, low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face or throatBlurred vision with chance of blindnessA new cancer (including leukemia) resulting from treatment of a prior cancerStevens-Johnson syndrome which may cause severe skin rash with blisters and peeling which can involve mouth and other parts of the body ................
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