Mitomycin

Early side effects

• Nausea and vomiting may occur 1 – 2 hours after treatment, and may last for 2 – 3 days.
  There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.
• Pain or tenderness similar to a burn if the medicine leaks outside the vein.

Delayed side effects

• ​A drop in the blood cell counts may occur 3 to 4 weeks after treatment.
• Mouth ulcers and/or tenderness may occur a few days after treatment.
• Temporary hair loss may occur but rare.
• Purple lines may appear on your fingernails.

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• ​Fever of 38°C or higher, chills or sore throat.
• Sore throat, hoarseness or mouth sores.
• Pain and itchiness, redness or swelling at or near the injection site.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising or black stools; blood in urine; pinpoint red spots on skin.
• Pain or burning sensation when passing urine. ​