Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Doxorubicin, Liposomal?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
-Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
-Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
-Redness, swelling, and blistering of the skin over hands and feet
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Constipation
-Diarrhea
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea
-Pain, redness, or swelling with sores inside the mouth or throat
-Red urine
-Unusual weakness or fatigue

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Doxorubicin, Liposomal. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA