Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Cyclophosphamide?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-nausea, vomiting
-signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eyes, gums, or nose
-signs and symptoms of heart failure like fast, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
-signs and symptoms of infection like fever; chills; cough; sore throat; pain or trouble passing urine
-signs and symptoms of kidney injury like trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-confusion
-decreased hearing
-diarrhea
-facial flushing
-hair loss
-headache
-loss of appetite
-missed menstrual periods
-signs and symptoms of low red blood cells or anemia such as unusually weak or tired; feeling faint or lightheaded; falls
-skin discoloration

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Cyclophosphamide. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA