Trabectedin
- What is it for
Trabectedin is a chemotherapy drug usually used to treat soft tissue sarcoma. It is given as a 24-hour infusion using an infusion pump.
Trabectedin
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Trabectedin
cause?
Early side effects
- Nausea and vomiting may occur
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.
Delayed side effects
- A drop in your blood counts may occur several days after treatment
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Water retention
Please seek medical attention if any of the following occurs:
- Fever of 38°C or higher
- Unusual bleeding, bruising or black stools
- Pain, redness or swelling at or near injection site
- Very bad muscle weakness or muscle pain
- Very bad swelling with dizziness or lightheadedness
- Signs of liver problem such as severe abdominal pain, tea-coloured urine, or yellowing of the eyes and/or skin
- Signs of heart problems such as persistent shortness of breath, swelling of feet or lower legs
