The document summarizes possible side effects of the drugs Carboplatin and Pemetrexed. Common side effects that may affect more than 20 out of 100 people include infections, anemia, bruising, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and tiredness. Occasional side effects affecting 4 to 20 out of 100 people include lung damage, swelling, kidney damage, mouth sores, diarrhea, and skin rashes. Rare but serious side effects affecting 3 or fewer out of 100 people include allergic reactions, vision loss, hearing problems, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
The document summarizes possible side effects of the drugs Carboplatin and Pemetrexed. Common side effects that may affect more than 20 out of 100 people include infections, anemia, bruising, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and tiredness. Occasional side effects affecting 4 to 20 out of 100 people include lung damage, swelling, kidney damage, mouth sores, diarrhea, and skin rashes. Rare but serious side effects affecting 3 or fewer out of 100 people include allergic reactions, vision loss, hearing problems, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
The document summarizes possible side effects of the drugs Carboplatin and Pemetrexed. Common side effects that may affect more than 20 out of 100 people include infections, anemia, bruising, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and tiredness. Occasional side effects affecting 4 to 20 out of 100 people include lung damage, swelling, kidney damage, mouth sores, diarrhea, and skin rashes. Rare but serious side effects affecting 3 or fewer out of 100 people include allergic reactions, vision loss, hearing problems, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Possible Side Effects of Carboplatin, Pemetrexed (Table Version Date: June 3, 2021)
COMMON, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS
In 100 people receiving Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, more than 20 and up to 100 may have: Infection, especially when white blood cell count is low Anemia which may require blood transfusions Bruising, bleeding Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss Tiredness Hair loss
OCCASIONAL, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS
In 100 people receiving Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, from 4 to 20 may have: Damage to the lungs which may cause shortness of breath Scarring of the lungs Swelling of the body Kidney damage which may cause swelling, may require dialysis Sores in mouth which may cause difficulty swallowing Constipation, diarrhea, belly pain Radiation Recall Syndrome which may cause swelling and redness of the area of radiation Numbness and tingling in fingers and toes Weakness Rash, itching, blisters, peeling of skin Changes in taste
RARE, AND SERIOUS
In 100 people receiving Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, 3 or fewer may have: Allergic reaction which may cause rash, low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face or throat Visual loss Difficulty hearing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome which may cause severe skin rash with blisters and peeling which can involve mouth and other parts of the body