Los Alamitos Hematology / Oncology
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Dr. Reddy’s Chemotherapy Patient Shopping List
These are the few basic essentials that everyone should have at
home. The total cost is less than $20. Most items are available at the
99-cents store/Rite-Aid/Target, etc. Buy this stuff now. It’s a lot easier
than running out at 4:00 AM.
Constipation:
Fiber supplement (Metamucil, Citrucel)
Prune juice
Milk of Magnesia
Magnesium Citrate
If constipated try fiber and prune juice first. If still constipated after 4
hours try the milk of magnesia. If still constipated try 250 ml of
magnesium citrate.
Diarrhea:
Immodium OTC
Gatorade / All-Sport
Stay well hydrated. 1 liter of Gatorade is equivalent to 1.5 liters of tap
water.
Fever:
use Tylenol
No Motrin / Naprosyn / Alleve / Ibuprofen (unless OK by the doctor)
Rash:
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
I buy the generic stuff for $1, works great. Call to let us know if you
think you have an allergic reaction after chemotherapy
