Palliative Care Flashcards
What is used for dysphagia
dexamethasone
What is used for anorexia
prednisolone/dexamethasone
What is used for bowel colic/resp secretions
hyoscine butyl/hydrobromide, glycopyronium or antimuscarinics
What is used for capillary bleeding
tranexamic acid or vit k
What is used for constipaiton
co-danthrumer
What is used for prophylaxis of convulsions
phenytoin/carbamazepine
What is used for the tx of convulsions
diazepam/phenobabrital, midazolam
What is used for dyspnoea
regular oral morphine, diazepam, dexamethasone
What are the counselling points for the application of fentanyl patches
- Non irritated, dry skin
- hairless site cut with scisssors, do not shave
- clean site with clean water
- dry pre application
- avoid exposure to heat as can increase absorption
When is alfentanil indicated
if crcl <10ml/min
What is used for insomnia
benzodiazepenes
What is used for hiccup
antiflatulent, metoclopramide
What is used for intracable cough
morphine
What is used for opioid induced n/v
haloperidol/metoclopramide for the first four or five days
When is haloperidol used for n/v
for metabolic causes