Palliative Care Flashcards
What drug is first-line for managing secretions?
Hyoscine butylbromide (also good for bowel colic)
In a syringe driver, which drugs are indicated for agitation?
Midazolam, haloperidol, levomepromazine
What are the indications for haloperidol?
Nausea, vomiting, delirium
Which drug would you give for pain management?
Morphine sulphate
In a syringe driver, which drugs are indicated for nausea and vomiting?
Cyclizine, levomepromazine, haloperidol, metaclopramide
What is 1st line treatment in a palliative patient with intractable hiccups?
Chlorpromazine (or haloperidol)
In a syringe driver, what drug is given for respiratory secretions?
Hyoscine hydrobromide
In a syringe driver, what drug is given for bowel colic?
Hyoscine butylbromide
What drug reduces oedema around brain mets and palliates symptoms of raised intracranial pressure?
Dexamethasone
