Type of Cancer Acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma, head and neck, testis Route Administered Intravenous, Oral Precautions Monitor blood pressure during infusion Side Effects Low blood counts, nerve numbness and tingling, wheezing, shortness of breath (bronchospasm), rapid heart rate, hair loss, low blood pressure if IV rate too rapid, loss of appetite, altered taste and smell, nausea, vomiting, sore mouth, diarrhea, loss of fluids and electrolytes