Extravasation of doxorubicin - a dreaded complication of therapy

Abstrakt

The majority of current chemotherapeutic regimens are based on intravenous administration. The most common and most frequent complication of chemotherapy is phlebitis, when given peripherally.

The cost of a therapeutic dose of dexrazoxane is still the most negative aspect of the treatment.

Klíčová slova

• doxorubicin
• extravasation
• prevention
• chemotherapy