Symptom control in palliative care Flashcards
What is used for the treatment of anorexia?
Prednisolone or dexamethasone
What is used for the treatment of bowel colic and excessive respiratory secretions?
Hyoscine hydrobromide, hyoscine butylbromide or glycopyrronium bromide. These antimuscarinics are generally given every 4 hours when required, but hourly use is occasionally necessary, particularly in excessive respiratory secretions.
What is used for the treatment of capillary bleeding?
Tranexamic acid PO
What is used for the treatment of constipation?
Constipation is prevented by regular administration of laxatives. Methylnaltrexone bromide is licensed for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation.
What is used for the treatment of convulsions?
Prophylactic treatment with phenytoin or carbamazepine should be considered for convulsions. When oral medication is no longer possible, diazepam given rectally, or phenobarbital by injection is continued as prophylaxis.
What is used for the treatment of dry mouth?
Good mouth care and chewing sugar-free gum. Dry mouth may be caused by certain medications including opioids, antimuscarinic drugs and antiemetics.
What is used for the treatment of dysphagia?
Dexamethasone
What is used for the treatment of dyspnoea?
Regular oral morphine in carefully titrated doses. Diazepam may be helpful for dyspnoea associated with anxiety.
What is used for the treatment of G.I pain?
Loperamide hydrochloride
What is used for the treatment of hiccups?
Metoclopramide hydrochloride
What is used for the treatment of Insomnia?
Benzodiazepines such as temazepam may be useful.
What is used for the treatment of intractable cough?
Oral morphine
What is used for the treatment of muscle spasm?
Diazepam or baclofen
What is used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting?
Haloperidol or metoclopramide
What is used for the treatment of pruritus?
Cholestyramine
