Cytotoxin Side Effects

Cytotoxin is a drug that is commonly used to treat various types of cancer. Cytotoxin has a toxic effect on cells, including cells that are infected with cancer. Cytotoxin can only be administered by a licensed medical professional and is not available over-the-counter. Cytotoxin can be used effectively to treat cancerous cells, but the dosage amount must be carefully considered by the doctor dispensing it. Cytotoxin can cause a myriad of unwanted side effects.

Nausea

• Cytotoxin can cause nausea in some patients. The nausea may also be accompanied by the development of a lack of appetite. The feelings of nausea should lessen as the body becomes tolerant to Cytotoxin. In most patients, the feelings of nausea will subside within three to four days of beginning a treatment program that employs the use of Cytotoxin. If Cytotoxin continues to cause nausea, an anti-emetic, a drug used to treat nausea, may be administered.

Fatigue

• Cytotoxin can cause moderate to extreme levels of fatigue in some patients. This is because Cytotoxin can weaken the immune system, as it may kill off some uninfected white and red blood cells along with cells that are cancerous. If too many white and blood cells are killed by Cytotoxin, a patient may develop anemia, which is a extreme level of fatigue accompanied with lethargy. If anemia develops, contact a medical professional immediately for assistance.

Dehydration

• Cytotoxin can cause dehydration. This occurs because the immune system of the body is under extreme stress when Cytotoxin is used. Cytotoxin can kill healthy red and white blood cells, and therefore can cause the healing process to be more taxing on the body. To counteract dehydration while undergoing a treatment program utilizing Cytotoxin, increase fluid intake, especially water.

Increased Risk of Infection

• When a person is undergoing a treatment program that utilizes Cytotoxin, he will be more susceptible to catching common ailments such as chicken pox, the common cold and the flu. Patients using Cytotoxin should not be exposed to anyone who is ill while they are using Cytotoxin. If an infection of any kind develops while a person is being treated with Cytotoxin, a doctor should be contacted as soon as possible.

Drug Interactions

• Cytotoxin can interact with other drugs, especially those used to treat liver and kidney problems. Make sure to disclose all of the medications, supplements, vitamins and other products you are using to your doctor. Cytotoxin should not be used by women who are pregnant, as it may cause birth defects. Men should avoid fathering a child for three months after a treatment using Cytotoxin, as Cytotoxin can be transferred via semen and may cause a child to develop birth defects.