Chemotherapy side effects

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	When it comes to successfully managing the side effects of chemotherapy, the best time to begin taking action is, of course, right from the start. By now you may be quite familiar with the possible side effects associated with chemotherapy treatment, including infection. Next, you may want to get the facts about the best available options for managing chemotherapy's side effects, including tips for minimizing their impact on your day-to-day activities. Protecting Against Infection What you can do to protect against infection and its effect on your treatment Managing Other Side Effects Tips for making chemotherapy's other possible side effects more manageable


	Neulasta^® (pegfilgrastim) is prescribed to reduce the risk of infection (initially marked by fever) in patients with some tumors receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells. Important product safety information Ruptured spleen (including fatal cases), serious allergic reactions, and a serious lung problem called acute respiratory distress syndrome have been reported. Call your doctor or seek emergency care right away if you have abdominal or shoulder tip pain, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, a fast rate of breathing, or any allergic reaction. The most common side effect of this injection is mild to moderate bone pain. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. By My Side™ - Caregiver Resource. ^® 2008 Amgen All rights reserved. Amgen.com \| Neulasta.com \| Neupogen.com \| Vectibix.com Terms of Use \| Privacy Statement \| Site Map