These infusions are given by your doctor or nurse. They are usually given weekly and may be given with other anticancer drugs. Keep all your appointments for treatments you need. Keep all your appointments for blood tests. Contact your doctor right away if you develop a fever, chills, sore throat, bruising or bleeding, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, or sores in your mouth or on your lips.
Hair loss is common during active treatment.
The hair will grow back somewhat when your dosage is reduced to a maintenance level and completely when treatment is stopped. Nausea and vomiting may occur. Contact your doctor if they are severe. Your doctor may prescribe a stool softener to help prevent constipation that may be caused by this medicine. Keep your bowels moving.