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Antidiarrheals for Low-Grade Diarrhea
Antidiarrheals, such as loperamide, are medications that help to stop or slow down passage of liquid or loose stool. Antidiarrheals have been suggested as a conservative measure for patients on immunotherapy experiencing low grade diarrhea. These agents are sometimes administered in combination with other immunotherapy-induced diarrhea treatments (i.e. steroids).
Analgecine
Analgecine is a biologic agent extracted from rabbit skin inflamed by a virus that has been shown to have therapeutic effects on neuropathic pain.
Adlay Bran Extract
Adlay is a grain plant. Extracts from adlay bran have been shown to have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects.
Adherence to Guidelines
Adherence to guidelines is the provision of care according to specific established professional guidelines for the topic under consideration.
Get Up, Get Moving
According to research, physical activity during cancer treatment significantly decreases fatigue and may improve quality of life. Here’s how you can recommend physical activity to patients.
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Heparin is an anticoagulant. Ointment-containing heparin has been used for throbophlebitis of superficial veins and inflammation. Heparin ointment has been tested for its effects on skin toxicity in patients undergoing cancer treatments.