Busulfan Side Effects

Brand Names: Myleran, Busulfex

Please note - some side effects for Busulfan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Busulfan - for the consumer

Busulfan

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Busulfan:

Anxiety; asthma; back pain; blood clots; change in menstrual cycle; chest pain; confusion; constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; fast heart beat; flushing; headache; hiccup; high blood pressure; increased blood sugar levels; indigestion; inflammation at the injection site; itching; joint pain; loss of appetite; lung disorder; muscle pain; nausea; nosebleed; pain; rash; rectal disorder; runny nose; sinus inflammation; sleeplessness; swelling; tiredness; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or vision changes; congestion; decreased ability to fight infection; depression; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; missed menstrual period; pain and distention of the abdomen; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; pale skin; persistent cough; rapid weight gain; rash; seizures; shortness of breath; stomach pain; sudden onset of sweating; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or fatigue; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Busulfan Tablet

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Busulfan Tablet:

Darkening of the skin; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth, nose, and throat.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abrupt weakness; chest pain; confusion; congestion; decreased ability to fight infection; fever, chills, or sore throat; infertility; loss of appetite; missed menstrual period; nausea; persistent cough; seizures; shortness of breath; stomach or joint pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or fatigue; vision changes; vomiting; weight loss; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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