What Are the Side Effects of Antitumor Antibiotics?
Antitumor antibiotics can cause a range of side effects, many of which are serious. Common side effects include:
Cardiotoxicity: Drugs like doxorubicin can damage the heart, leading to conditions such as congestive heart failure. Myelosuppression: Reduced bone marrow activity leading to lower blood cell counts, increasing infection risk and anemia. Pulmonary toxicity: Bleomycin can cause lung damage, leading to pulmonary fibrosis. Gastrointestinal issues: Nausea, vomiting, and mucositis are common. Alopecia: Hair loss is a frequent side effect.
