Managing Side Effects
Radiation therapy
Skin problems: Try not to scratch or rub the treated skin
Chemotherapy
Nausea and vomiting: Have small meals or snacks throughout the day instead of 2 or 3 large meals
RITUXAN (a targeted therapy)
Fever, chills, and shaking: The doctor may give you certain medicines before infusions to help reduce side effects. For example, it is common for you to be given acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and diphenhydramine HCI (Benadryl®) before the RITUXAN to reduce side effects
Read more tips at: http://www.rituxan.com/hem/nhl/safety/expect/side-effects/index.xhtml
