Evaluation of chemotherapy infusion and phlebitis among cancer patients: A prospective observational single-center study.

Shivani SudhakarAngelamol JacobNidisha N HegdeRaushan Kumar ChaudharyUday Venkat MatetiVijith Shetty

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2023)

Platinum and cyclophosphamide are commonly associated with phlebitis which can be managed by topical heparin plus benzyl nicotinate. Phlebitis shouldn't be ignored as it has a high incidence, affects the quality of life, and increases the treatment burden.

Keyphrases

low dose
risk factors
locally advanced
growth factor
combination therapy
wound healing
rectal cancer