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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.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique of alternately tensing and relaxing muscles groups in sequence throughout the body. When going through muscle groups, individuals can start with the head and neck and progress to the feet, or vice versa. Similarly, individuals may do one side of the body at a time or both sides at the same time. Listening to a prerecorded script may be used to guide individuals through the process.
Pregabalin
Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant used to relieve neuropathic pain and is used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. It works by decreasing the number of pain signals that are sent out by damaged nerves in the body. Pregabalin comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Pregabalin has been studied in patients with cancer as an intervention for pain and peripheral neuropathy. It has also been studied for its effect on anxiety and sleep-wake disturbances.
Cranial Stimulation
Cranial stimulation is a complementary medicine intervention that provides electrical stimulation to the brain. Cranial electrical stimulation studied in patients with cancer was delivered via a medical device that delivered a programmed level of electrical stimulation via electrodes attached to the earlobes with a low intensity delivered from a battery source. This intervention was studied in patients with cancer for its effect on fatigue and sleep/wake disturbance.
Triclosan Mouth Rinse
Triclosan is a broad spectrum antibacterial agent with anti-inflammatory properties. A mouth rinse containing triclosan was examined for its effect on oral mucositis.
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid. The drug is available over the counter as a nasal spray to treat allergic rhinitis. In addition, triamcinolone acetonide can be used to relieve itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, or inflammation. It has been investigated as a topical intervention for oral mucositis.