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Type of Cancer Acute leukemia, sarcoma, choriocarcinoma, head and neck, breast, lung, stomach, esophagus, testis, lymphoma, mycosis fungoides
Route Administered Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Spinal (intrathecal)
Precautions Maintain good fluid intake, alkaline urine, good oral hygiene, minimize sun exposure, use sunscreen
Side Effects Low blood counts, skin rash, liver enzyme abnormalities and jaundice, kidney toxicity, lung scarring, shortness of breath, seizures, coma, dizziness, confusion, tiredness, joint pains, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers, lactose intolerance, iron and protein loss, fat-soluble vitamin loss