Corticosteroids References

There should always be a clear indication to justify starting corticosteroids and benefits should always be balanced against the side effects.

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  5. Piper JM et al (1991). Corticosteroid use and peptic ulcer disease: role of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ann Intern Med 114:735.Joint Formulary Committee (British Medical
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  8. Back I. (2001). Palliative Medicine Handbook 3rd Ed. BPM Books.
  9. Feuer DDJ, Broadley KE.Corticosteriods for the resolution of malignant bowel obstruction in advanced gynaecological and gastrointestinal cancer (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001219. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001219.
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Disclaimer

This Guide is intended for use by healthcare professionals and the expectation is that they will use clinical judgement, medical, and nursing knowledge in applying the general principles and recommendations contained within. They are not meant to replace the many available texts on the subject of palliative care.

Some of the management strategies describe the use of drugs outside their licensed indications. They are, however, established and accepted good practice. Please refer to the current BNF for further guidance.

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