Steroids for Moderate Diarrhea
Steroids are a type of compound that contains a characteristic chemical structure. Steroid drugs have anti-inflammatory activity. Systemic steroids for moderate diarrhea (grade 2) have been suggested.
Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition
Supplemental parenteral nutrition is the provision of nutrients intravenously to supplement oral and/or enteral nutritional intake.
Systemic Steroids for Moderate to Severe Immunotherapy-Related Skin Toxicity
Steroids are a type of compound that contains a characteristic chemical structure. Steroids have anti-inflammatory activity. The use of systemic corticosteroids has been suggested for high-grade skin toxicity associated with immunotherapy.
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a technique of directly visualizing the inside of the airways in the lung for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A bronchoscope is inserted into the airways through the nose, mouth, or tracheostomy. Therapeutic use includes a number of procedures for acute or chronic situations for the treatment of tumors, air leaks, drug application, removal of foreign bodies, and removal of sputum.
Thrombopoietin
Thrombopoietin is a hormone that stimulates the production and differentiation of bone marrow cells, which produce platelets.
Topical Menthol
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from mint oils. Topical creams containing menthol have been used for relief of minor pain and as a topical analgesic. Menthol appears to activate a channel involved in regulation of sensory neuropathic pain, and has been examined for its effects as a topical agent on painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Topical Steroid for Pruritus
Steroids are a type of compound that contains a characteristic chemical structure. Steroid drugs have anti-inflammatory activity. Topical steroids have been examined for effectiveness in the management of skin reactions and pruritus that may occur as part of skin reactions. Steroids applied topically can be absorbed and have systemic effects. The amount absorbed depends on the frequency and duration of application, the strength of the steroid preparation, the amount applied, and the application surface.
Benzodiazepine for Anticipatory Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Anticipatory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is the experience of these symptoms prior to chemotherapy treatment because of the expectation of nausea and vomiting. Benzodiazepines are a class of tranquilizers commonly used to treat a range of conditions, such as anxiety.
Laughter Therapy
Laughter therapy uses humor to help people cope with stress and symptoms and improve their sense of well-being. It may include laughter exercises, clowns, comedy movies, books, games, or puzzles. Laughter promotes the release of endorphins, increases blood oxygenation, and may have anti-inflammatory effects.
Wobe-Mugos E/Proteolytic Enzyme Mixture
Proteolytic enzymes are comprised of papain (100 mg), trypsin (40 mg), and chymotrypsin (40 mg). Proteolytic enzymes break down proteins throughout the body for various metabolic processes and can act as anti-inflammatory agents. This product has been evaluated as an intervention for mucositis and radiodermatitis in patients with cancer.