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82 Yrs. Pancreatic Cancer, Severe Chest Congestion, Glaucoma, GERD Causing Inflammation In Esophagus. Can Scopolomine Patch Used?
I would like to know how you feel about using a Scopolomine patch on an 82 yr old terminal Pancreatic Cancer patient who is having severe chest congestion, has glaucoma, has inflammation in the esophagus due to GERD, and cannot get the mucus out of his throat and chest easily. (We do have a suction machine from Hospice but not a very effective one.
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum.
Instead of the scopolamine patch, there are other preparations like oral, I.M, intra dermal, Because it has many limitations like cant be used in case of glaucoma, congestion. etc.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe pentaprazole, domperidone. I advise to give him the fresh juice of palatable vegetables, twice daily.
Wishing for a quick recovery. Thank you.
Instead of the scopolamine patch, there are other preparations like oral, I.M, intra dermal, Because it has many limitations like cant be used in case of glaucoma, congestion. etc.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe pentaprazole, domperidone. I advise to give him the fresh juice of palatable vegetables, twice daily.
Wishing for a quick recovery. Thank you.
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