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Brain Cancer Rx
Tx Symptoms/ Px Complications
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) | Analgesic |
Dexamethasone (Decadron) | Steroid: decreases cerebral edema |
Phenytoin (Dilantin) | Anticonvulsant: prevent seizure activity |
Ranitidine HCl (Zantac) | Histamine Blocker: prevent stress ulcers |
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) | Antiemetic: Tx N/V |
Mannitol (Osmitrol) | Osmotic Diuretic: ↓ ICP (not if pt is anuric [output <30mL/H]) (may cause pulmonary edema & water intoxication) |
Atropine | Anticholinergic: ↓ secretions (also ↑ HR) |
Cefazolin (Ancef) | Antibiotics: Perioperative prophylaxis |