Note: This document contains side effect information about acetohydroxamic acid. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lithostat.
Summary
Common side effects of Lithostat include: hemolytic anemia, anemia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and malaise. Other side effects include: reticulocytosis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.
Warning
You should not use acetohydroxamic acid if you have kidney disease, or if you have bladder symptoms that have not been checked by a doctor.
This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use acetohydroxamic acid if you are pregnant or if you are not using birth control.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking acetohydroxamic acid (the active ingredient contained in Lithostat) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
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signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; or
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signs of a red blood cell disorder--pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness.
Common side effects may include:
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headache during the first 2 days of treatment;
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skin rash, warmth, tingling or redness (especially if you drink alcohol while taking acetohydroxamic acid);
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upset stomach, nausea, loss of appetite;
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depressed mood;
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anxiety, tremors, nervousness; or
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hair loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Nausea (25%), vomiting (25), anorexia (25%)[Ref]
Psychiatric
Very common (10% or more): Depression (20%), anxiety (20%), nervousness (20%), trembling (20%)[Ref]
Hematologic
Very common (10% or more): Hemolytic anemia (15%)[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Headache (30%)
Frequency not reported: Trembling[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Macular skin rash, alopecia[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Deep vein thrombosis
Frequency not reported: Phlebitis, palpitations[Ref]
Other
Very common (10% or more): Malaise (25%)[Ref]
