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
