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  2. Type of Cancer Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, lung, ovary, testis, sarcomas, melanoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia 
  3. Route Administered Intravenous 
  4. Precautions Requires uroprotector (Mesna); bladder catheter often needed during treatment, maintain high fluid intake 
  5. Side Effects Bladder bleeding and inflammation, cystitis, kidney malfunction, low blood counts, sleepiness and confusion, hair loss, liver malfunction, phlebitis, antidiuretic effect (water overload), lung scarring, nausea, vomiting