Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy and Radiation Induced Mucositis and Dermatitis.
Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a key component of connective tissue and promotes tissue repair. Its use has also been reported in dentistry to exert an anti-inflammatory effect and to control gingival bleeding.5 Hyaluronic acid in Mucosamin® and Radioderm® has been shown to promote cell proliferation, differentiation and motility.6
Amino Acids
The amino acids present in Mucosamin® and Radioderm® are intended to promote the formation of collagen.1,2 The availability of amino acids, such as those present in Mucosamin® and Radioderm®, is necessary in wound repair due to increased metabolic activity.6,7 The amino acids present in Mucosamin® and Radioderm® favour wound healing by collagenogenesis and extracellular matrix (ECM) formation.7
WHAT IS
ORAL MUCOSITIS?
Oral mucositis is an acute inflammatory and ulcerative complication of the mucosal membrane that commonly occurs during cancer therapy.6
The primary morbidity of oral mucositis is intense pain, which is usually associated with ulcerative lesions.9 It can also cause dysphagia and impairment of the ability to talk, eat and swallow.10
WHAT IS
RADIATION PROCTITIS?
Radiation proctitis is a radiation induced rectal mucositis and is defined as an inflammatory process of the rectal mucosa that occurs almost immediately after the initiation of therapy or up to 3 months after the onset of radiotherapy. Symptoms of acute radiation proctitis include burning pain sensations, diarrhoea, nausea, cramps, tenesmus, urgency, mucous discharge and minor bleeding.11
Cathdry – Sterile Vascular Access Dressing for Hickman and PICC lines (Ireland & UK)
Cath Dry sterile vascular access dressings for dialysis patients and patients receiving chemotherapy. Cath Dry is the first and only vascular access dressing that allows patients to swim and shower without compromising the sterility of their vascular access site. Cath Dry has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for patients and is suitable for both Hickman and PICC lines. Cath Dry is approved for reimbursement in Ireland and UK and can be prescribed by Specialist Physicians and Advance Nurse Practitioners (ANPs). If you have not showered or gone swimming because you have a catheter then Cath Dry is for you!!! Follow Cathdry Instructions for Use (See Cath Dry Resources ).
Biological Medicines – Epicpharm supports Fresenius Kabi Biosimilar Medicines in Ireland. Epicpharm also supports another Biosimilar company with Market Access
Unlicensed Medicines – Epicpharm also provides Medical Science Liaison services for an as-yet unlicensed oncological medicine.
- Sterile
- Latex Free
- Hypoallergenic
- Water-Resistant
- Bacteriostatic
- Breathable Dressing Material
- 7 Day Protection – Safe to wear for up to 7 Days. Safety Warning Alert – Moisture Indicating Ring – changes from white to red when dressing needs to be changed.