Chemotherapy Education

Nipent
(Pentostatin)

• Given intravenously

• Some of the side effects may include:

1. Myelosuppression/Bone Marrow Suppression
   • Your red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), and platelet counts will all drop after Nipent, reaching their lowest point (nadir) about 2 weeks after chemo.
   • This makes you more prone to anemia, infection, and bleeding.
   • All counts will recover by themselves. No specific diet or activity will hasten this.
   • Blood counts will be checked at least once each week and more frequently if ordered by your physician.
2. Nausea and vomiting
   • May be mild to severe.
   • You will be given anti-nausea medication prior to treatment, and you will receive prescriptions for home.
3. Pulmonary changes
   • Increased effects of bronchitis, upper respiratory infection, cough.
   • Prior exposure to lung irradiation or other chemotherapies may cause pulmonary changes.
4. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
5. Skin rashes and itching
   • May be common
   • Report any rash, skin changes to your nurse or doctor
6. Chills and fever
   • Report shaking chills or fever greater than 100.5

Front Range Cancer Specialists
"Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Compassion"

Our Chemotherapy Clinic is located:
2315 East Harmony Road
Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80528

Phone 970 212 7600