Alkylating Agents

What is it?

• Alkylating Agents- causes cell death
• Used for- Hodgkin’s Disease, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Multiple Myelomas, Brain Tumors, Chronic Leukemia, Lymphoma

Side Effects

• Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Tremors, Muscle Twitching, Confusion, Seizures, Hallucinations, Skin Rash, Acute Leukemia
• Report to Physician- Unusual Bleeding, Bruising, Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Chills, Stomach Pain, Yellow Skin or Eyes, Shortness of Breath

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed, Skin Rashes, 10-12 glasses of Fluid per Day
• See your Pharmacist- for help
• AVOID- if Pregnancy, Lactation, Radiation, Sensitive to Drug
• Restrict- if Radiation or Chemotherapy until 4 Weeks after
• See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- on line for helps
• Should Drink Plenty of Fluids, Small, Frequent Meals may have Gastrointestinal Upset