Anticipatory Medications

 

Symptom Medication Purpose
Pain and Breathlessness Subcutaneous Morphine Alleviates pain and eases breathing difficulties.
Nausea and Vomiting Subcutaneous Haloperidol Controls nausea and vomiting to enhance patient comfort.
Anxiety, Delirium, Agitation Subcutaneous Midazolam Reduces anxiety, delirium, and agitation, aiding in patient tranquility.
Noisy Respiratory Secretions Subcutaneous Hyoscine Butylbromide Reduces respiratory tract secretions that can cause discomfort and distressing sounds.
Intractable Hiccup Subcutaneous Metoclopramide (Primary) Manages persistent hiccups associated with liver cancer. Other options include Domperidone and Nifedipine for peripheral hiccups.

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