Adverse reactions of commonly used chemotherapy drugs

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The adverse reactions of commonly used chemotherapy drugs include bone marrow suppression, digestive system toxicity, liver and kidney toxicity, skin and mucosal damage, hair loss.

1. Bone marrow suppression

Adverse reactions of commonly used chemotherapy drugs

includes the decrease of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, which may lead to anemia, infection, bleeding and other symptoms.

2. Digestive system toxicity

nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other digestive tract reactions are one of the most common adverse reactions.

Adverse reactions of commonly used chemotherapy drugs

3. Liver and kidney toxicity

Adverse reactions of commonly used chemotherapy drugs

may lead to elevated transaminases, renal function changes, etc., requiring close monitoring of liver and kidney function indicators.

4. Skin and mucosal damage such

as rash, oral ulcers, white spots, etc.

5. Hair loss

Many chemotherapy drugs can cause hair loss, but it is usually reversible. Hair can regenerate after chemotherapy.



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