Side effects of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Side effects of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include bone marrow suppression, nausea and vomiting, fever, allergic reaction to drugs and low blood pressure. 1. Bone marrow suppression is mainly manifested as a decrease in platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells and hemoglobin, which may lead to the occurrence of bleeding tendency, easy complication of infection and anemia. 2. Gastrointestinal reactions are mainly nausea and vomiting of I or II degree, followed by loss of appetite, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea and so on. 3. Fever mainly occurs when patients are first infused with Rituxan monoclonal antibody, and patients experience side effects such as fever, chills, rash, flushing, and bronchospasm, but the symptoms often disappear after the infusion is slowed down or stopped. If side effects occur during chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma you should seek medical attention and take treatment.