Olanzapine for Breakthrough CINV
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Olanzapine has been evaluated as an adjunctive medication for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with cancer. Olanzapine can be used as needed for breakthrough nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
Olanzapine
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It also has been evaluated as an adjunctive medication for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with cancer.
Oil in Water Emulsion
An emulsion of water and oil containing unsaturated fatty acids and linoleic acid was examined for its ability to facilitate normal skin hydration and skin barrier function for prevention and management of radiodermatitis.
OHR118
OHR118 is a chemical composed of small peptides with a somewhat unique structure. It has anti-inflammatory properties via impact on the synthesis of cellular inflammatory cytokines. OHR118 was studied for its effect on anorexia in patients with cancer and HIV.
Octreotide
Octreotide is a medication that has physicologic effects that inhibit glucagon, insulin, splanchnic blood flow, and vasoactive peptides in the gastrointestinal tract. It has been used for treatment of watery diarrhea from tumors that secrete vasoactive intestinal peptides. Octreotide has been studied for management of chemotherapy- and radiation-therapy-induced diarrhea. Octreotide is given by IV or subcutaneous injection.
Octenidol
Octenidol® is a mouthwash solution that contains octenidine as an active ingredient, which has antibacterial properties. It does not contain alcohol or chlorhexidine. Octenidine has been shown to have antimicrobial effectiveness as a topical antiseptic agent. Octenidol was tested for its effects on oral mucositis in patients being treated for cancer.
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters at neuronal membranes. Researchers have found that this action increases available serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, potentiating their effects.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or aspirin-like medications, reduce inflammation (and hence pain) arising from injured tissue. Such medications have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects, and they inhibit platelet aggregation by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. NSAIDs are associated with adverse gastrointestinal effects, particularly with long-term use. Most NSAIDs are taken by mouth. NSAIDs are also available for topical use, although topica
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Noninvasive ventilation supports breathing in patients without the use of a surgical intervention to bypass the upper airway such as an endotracheal tube. Noninvasive ventilation is delivered with a mask or a similar device and has fewer adverse effects than invasive ventilation. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a type of non-invasive ventilation that is used to treat patients with sleep apnea.
No Sting Barrier (Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film)
Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film is a liquid product that dries after application to form a barrier to protect the skin. Use of this product was studied for the prevention of moist desquamation radiodermatitis in patients with cancer.