Coadministration of 5% glucose solution and dexamethasone and oxaliplatin-related vascular pain grade: a case study

Autor: Takayoshi Kiba, Yoshikazu Ogawa, Sayoko Kajiume, Yuko Okada, Takoko Taniguchi, Shizue Kimoto
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Clinical journal of oncology nursing. 17(5)
ISSN: 1538-067X
Popis: Agents used in cancer treatment can cause many side effects in patients. Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based cytotoxic agent that is used in the treatment of colorectal cancers, and one of its potential side effects is vascular pain. The current article will discuss the coadministration of dexamethasone and its potential effect on oxaliplatin-related vascular pain.
Databáze: OpenAIRE