Health Topics

• If this medication leaks out of the vein, it may cause a blue streak along the vein. Urine and the whites of the eyes may be blue-green for up to 48 hours after infusion. This is only a temporary change and it is not harmful to your child.
• Frequent, small meals may help if your child experiences severe nausea.
• Use precaution when changing your child's diapers or soiled linens for 48 hours after a dose – use gloves during this time to avoid contact with the medication.

• This medicine is only given in the hospital or clinic.

• Hair loss
• Low blood counts (decreased white blood cells needed to fight infection and decreased platelets that are necessary for proper blood clotting)
• Liver problems
• Lung problems (rare)
• Heart problems
• Headaches
• Seizures
• Upset stomach

Report to your child's doctor if the following side effects continue longer than 24 hours: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores. 

• Fever
• Bruising or bleeding
• Sore throat