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These side effects may occur in as many as 90% of men treated with bicalutamide monotherapy, [29] but gynecomastia is generally reported to occur in 70 to 80% of patients. [30] In the EPC trial, at a median follow-up of 7.4 years, breast pain and gynecomastia respectively occurred in 73.6% and 68.8% of men treated with 150 mg/day bicalutamide ...
[3] [13] It has strong anabolic effects and weak androgenic effects, which give it a mild side effect profile and make it especially suitable for use in women and children. [3] [13] [14] Nandrolone decanoate is a nandrolone ester and a long-lasting prodrug of nandrolone in the body. [3] [15]
It is administered by injection into a vein. [3] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems. [3] Other severe side effects include bone marrow suppression and decreased level of consciousness. [3] Use during pregnancy will likely result in harm to the baby. [3]
Gemcitabine is a chemotherapy drug that works by killing any cells that are dividing. [11] Cancer cells divide rapidly and so are targeted at higher rates by gemcitabine, but many essential cells also divide rapidly, including cells in skin, the scalp, the stomach lining, and bone marrow, resulting in adverse effects. [17]: 265
It is given by injection into a vein. [3] Common side effects include fever, joint pain, high blood pressure, diarrhea, and feeling tired. [3] Serious side effects may include kidney problems, low blood calcium, and osteonecrosis of the jaw. [3] Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the baby. [3] It is in the bisphosphonate family of ...
[12] [25] As with all chemotherapy, adverse effects are common, and many side effects have been documented. [17] [19] Because docetaxel is a cell-cycle-specific agent, it is cytotoxic to all dividing cells in the body. [26] This includes tumour cells as well as hair follicles, bone marrow and other germ cells.
It is given by injection into a vein, or muscle. [6] A pegylated version is also available. [8] In food manufacturing it is used to decrease acrylamide. [7] Common side effects when used by injection include allergic reactions, pancreatitis, blood clotting problems, high blood sugar, kidney problems, and liver dysfunction. [6]
Melarsoprol has a high number of side effects. [4] Common side effects include brain dysfunction, numbness, rashes, and kidney and liver problems. [2] About 1–5% of people die during treatment, although this is tolerated due to sleeping sickness itself having a practically 100% mortality rate when untreated. [3]