Palliative Flashcards

1
Q

How do you manage pain in cancer patients?

A

Analgesics like NSAIDS, opioids and non opioids adjunct
TCAs, for neuropathic pain antispasmodics - hyoscine for intestinal pain
Muscle relaxant for muscle spasm - diazepam 2-5 mg TDS
Trial of dexamethasone - for raised ICP

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