Chemotherapy drugs are used in the chemotherapy treatment to treat a variety of cancers. Chemotherapy treatment involves the use of chemotherapy drugs that are either given intravenously or are given orally to the patients undergoing the treatment. The purpose of all the chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment is to either kill the cancer cells or to prevent or slow down the process of its growth and division. In the process, they all tend to cause some or the other side effects in the patients. Although there are some common chemotherapy side effects, they may differ in different patients. As in, a side effect that is noticed in one patient may not be evident in the second patient. Chemotherapy drugs side effects tend to affect or interrupt the normal bodily functions and it has both internal and external side effects. In this article, we have discussed about certain chemotherapy pills side effects.

You may notice that many of the side effects match in this small list of chemotherapy drugs and side effects however the severity of it may vary depending on the drug. Here we are only giving a fair idea as to what are some of the common chemotherapy medication side effects however, one must check with the doctor for confirmation. It is important to speak to the doctor about it as different patients may experience different side effects and while some of them could be short-term side effects, the others could be long-term. Also please note that none of the medications or drugs should be taken without consulting a doctor.

Chemotherapy Drugs Side Effects Table

Given below is a table that lists some of the common chemotherapy drugs used to treat different types of cancer, the way in which they are administered and the potential side effects of the respective drug. Before we look into the chemotherapy side effects, take a look at the types of cancers that are treated by the mentioned drugs.

• Cyclophosphamide – It is used to treat breast cancer, lymphoma and ovarian carcinoma
• Cisplatin – It is used to treat cancer of the ovary, bladder and testicles
• Doxorubicin – It is used to treat breast cancer, multiple myeloma and lymphoma
• Methotrexate – It is used to treat cancer such as breast, blood, lung and bone cancer
• Vincristine – It is used in the treatment of head and neck cancers and lymphoma
• Fluorouracil – It is used in the treatment of breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach, head and neck cancer
• Paclitaxel – It is used to treat ovary, breast and lung cancer

These were some of the chemotherapy drugs side effects. Please note that this list consists of very few chemotherapy drugs and its side effects. There are a large number of drugs that are used in chemotherapy treatments for different types of cancer. If you or your loved one is undergoing a chemotherapy treatment then please do remember to ask your doctor about the potential side effects that may arise during and / or after the treatment. Mostly all the side effects of chemotherapy are reversible but be sure of it by confirming it with the expert. And as mentioned before, please do not take any chemotherapy drugs without the advice and guidance of your doctor / oncologist.