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Amy,
These meds can be administered at home by the patient. IV Narcotics are
not routinely given to the patient to use one their own at home. Some
of the meds Julie asked about come in injectable form as well as oral
and rectal. I personally have used Zofran, Phenergan, and on one
occasion, Demerol, at home (IV forms of the medications). I have
another disease that would otherwise have me hospitalized for quite some
time (sometimes for as long as 5 weeks or more) if I could only do the
IV Meds in the hospital.
Zofran comes in an orally disintergrating tablet, and works very
quickly...within 10 minutes. Compazine can be given in suppository if
the pills are not helpful or for whatever reason can not be used.
Demerol can also be given in pill form as can prevacid. I think
prevacid is only available in pill form.
So, these things can be done at home.....
The Anesthesiologist can also premedicate with Zofran for the nausea and
vomiting, as well as medicate the patient prior to awakening from
surgery. This is how it has been handled for me. I was told by my
Anesthesiologist this is done routinely for all people.
Robin
Robin,
Yeah.. you are right. I wasn't thinking when I replied. I remember
getting compazine at the ER to take home for my daughter when she was
sick. And I know Demerol can be used other than at hospital. I do not
know why I replied like I did, and thanks for clearing this up for me.
Julie, I am sorry. Listen to Robin.. she knows her stuff! :)
Amy
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