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Drug therapy in terminally ill patients
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|March 1, 1975
Summary
This review covers drug treatments for pain, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and depression in terminally ill patients. It discusses specific drug classes and recommends medication schedule cards for better patient management.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Terminally ill patients often experience severe discomforting symptoms.
- Degenerative diseases commonly present with symptoms like pain, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current drug treatments for major symptoms in terminally ill patients.
- To discuss the application of specific pharmacological agents in palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of drug treatments for common symptoms in terminal illness.
- Discussion of phenothiazines, anticholinergic drugs, and corticosteroids.
Main Results:
- Phenothiazines, anticholinergic drugs, and corticosteroids are discussed for symptom management.
- Medication schedule cards are recommended for improving patient adherence.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate pharmacotherapy is crucial for managing symptoms in terminally ill patients.
- Utilizing tools like medication schedule cards can enhance treatment effectiveness.