About this medicine
Procarbazine Hydrochloride Capsules, I.P
As a chemotherapy medication, procarbazine is prescribed for the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma. The lymphatic system is one of the components of the body that is affected by this type of cancer. It is available in the form of a capsule that you can take by mouth with a glass of water as directed when taking procarbazine by mouth.
It is possible that procarbazine may cause serious side effects. Do not hesitate to contact your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
1 A feeling of numbness, burning pain, or tingling
2 It can cause confusion, hallucinations, problems with vision or speech, difficulty walking or carrying out daily tasks
3 Having trouble balancing or staying coordinated, or feeling unsteady
4 There are tremors and seizures in the body
5 The patient complains of coughing, chest pain, and breathing difficulties
6 It can cause blisters or ulcers on your lips, as well as red or swollen gums, and difficulty swallowing
7 Bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomiting blood-colored matter
8 A liver problem can cause loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), fatigue, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) and other symptoms
9 If you have low blood cell counts, you may experience fever, chills, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling lightheaded, or feeling short of breath for an extended period of time
This information is for general reference only. Please use this medicine only under the guidance of your doctor, and share your prescription with us when you order.
