What Types of Supportive Care Medications Are Commonly Used?
Various types of supportive care medications are employed depending on the patient's specific needs. These include:
Antiemetics: Used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation. Analgesics: Medications like opioids and NSAIDs for pain management. Growth factors: Such as erythropoietin and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to manage anemia and neutropenia. Antibiotics: To prevent or treat infections in immunocompromised patients. Antidepressants and anxiolytics: To manage mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
