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Sancuso is a very effective anti-nausea patch. To find out what Sancuso is? How to use it? What are the side effects of using the drug? Please read the article below.
1. Effects of the drug Sancuso
Sancuso is a prescription drug indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy regimens with moderate and/or high levels of vomiting for a period of 5 consecutive days. customary.
2. Usage of Sancuso
How to use:
Transdermal patch is usually applied at least 24 to 48 hours before starting chemotherapy. Apply to clean, dry and hairless skin on the outer part of the arm. Avoid placing the patch on red, irritated, or scratched skin. Press the sticker firmly into the desired position. Leave the patch in place during chemotherapy treatment and for at least 24 hours after treatment ends. Peel the patch gently when removing it. You can continue to wear the Sancuso patch for up to 7 days if needed, depending on your chemotherapy schedule. Choose a different place on your body to apply the Sancuso patch each time you apply a new one. Do not use the same area twice within 7 days. Do not use more than one Sancuso transdermal patch at a time. Using an extra skin patch will not make the medication more effective. If the Sancuso patch falls off, try gluing it back in place. If it doesn't stick well, apply a new patch and just leave it on for the rest of your time. Do not change your medication removal schedule. Once removed, fold it in half and handle according to the manufacturer's instructions. Sancuso does not appear to be helpful if you continue to use it during non-chemotherapy. Dosage of Sancuso:
Apply 1 patch to the outer arm for a minimum of 24 hours prior to chemotherapy. This patch can be used up to 48 hours before starting chemotherapy when needed. Peel off the patch after a minimum of 24 hours from completion of chemotherapy. This patch can be left on for up to 7 days, depending on the length of the chemotherapy regimen.
3. Contraindications of the drug Sancuso
Sancuso is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Granisetron or any component of the patch.
4. Notes when using Sancuso
Gastrointestinal: Administration of Sancuso in patients may obscure progression of paralytic ileus and/or pathologically induced gastric distention. Skin Reactions: In clinical trials with Sancuso, the reactions reported at the application site were generally mild and did not lead to discontinuation of the drug. If the reaction is severe, or a generalized skin reaction occurs (such as an allergic rash, including erythema, maculopapular, maculopapular or pruritic), the patch must be removed. Light exposure: Granisetron may be affected by direct natural or artificial light. The patient must cover the application sites with clothing. Use in Children: Safety and effectiveness of Sancuso in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established. Use in the elderly: Other clinical experience has also been reported with no difference in response between elderly and younger patients. In general, the conservative treatment choice for the elderly is careful because there is a higher frequency of decreased liver, kidney or heart function. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment: Although no studies have been performed to investigate the pharmacokinetics of Sancuso in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, pharmacokinetic information is available for intravenous Sancuso. . Notes on Driving and Using Machines: There are no data on the effects of transdermal Sancuso on the ability to drive and use machines. Caution for pregnant and lactating women: Sancuso should not be used during pregnancy. Caution should be exercised when administering Sancuso to women who are breast-feeding.
5. Sancuso side effects
Sancuso can cause serious side effects including: Shortness of breath; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; pain or swelling in the stomach; severe redness, itching, swelling, or other irritation where the patch was worn; agitation; illusion; fever; fast heart beat; overactive reflexes; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of coordination; fainting
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
Above are the uses of Sancuso, dosage and note when using. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.
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References: rxlist.com, medicines.org.uk
