Coadministration of 5% glucose solution and dexamethasone and oxaliplatin-related vascular pain grade: a case study.
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.
Cancer Chemotherapy Center, National Hospital Organization Kure Medical Center.
Yuko
Y
Okada
Sayoko
S
Kajiume
Takoko
T
Taniguchi
Shizue
S
Kimoto
Yoshikazu
Y
Ogawa
Takayoshi
T
Kiba
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000077150:Oxaliplatin; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D009944:Organoplatinum Compounds; D000077150:Oxaliplatin; D003907:Dexamethasone; D005947:Glucose