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. 2019 Dec 18;50:14–23. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.12.002
Lesions situated in the oropharynx
Therapy Posology Administration Adverse effects Contra-indications Ref.
Sucralfate
2 g in 10 ml suspension b.i.d.
Mouthwash suspension
Unknown
?
[54]
Pulmonary pathologies
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Vasopressin
5UI in 2 ml saline
Nebulisation
Abdominal cramping
Diarrhoea
Hypernatremia
Myocardial infarction
Ectopic beats
Mild hypertension
Hypersensitivity
Cardiovascular disease
Uraemic chronic renal disease
Migraines
Uncontrolled epilepsy
Severe asthma
[40]
Vesical bleeding
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Aluminium salts 1%
50 g alum, 5L sterile water, 250 ml/h
Bladder irrigation Vesical tenesmus
Systemic toxicity (rare)
Recurrence (frequent)
? [60]
Conjugated oestrogens
12.5 mg–50 mg b.i.d. for 2–12 days
2.5 mg–20 mg b.i.d.
Intravenous
followed by:
Oral
Liver dysfunction, hypercoagulability, hypertension, malignant transformation
None.
[67]
Vaginal bleeding
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Sucralfate 2g in 10 ml Topical Unknown ? None
Mohs' paste 50g zinc chloride, 25 ml water, 19g zinc starch, 15 ml glycerol Topical Pain ? [94]
Monsel's paste
15g ferric subsulphate, ferrous sulphate power (a few grains), 10 ml water, 12g glycerol starch
Topical
Caustic effect on tissues
?
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Vasopressin
0.04 UI/min
Intravenous
Colic, diarrhoea, nausea (common)
Worsening liver function in cirrhosis
Ischaemia (portal thrombosis)
Use with caution in case of coronary artery disease, heart failure, vascular disease, chronic nephritis with nitrogen retention, water intoxication, migraine, seizure disorder, asthma
[21,49]
Rectal bleeding
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Sucralfate
Many 2g tablets, gel* b.i.d.
Rectal
Constipation
?
[54]
Malignant ulcers
Therapy
Posology
Administration
Adverse effects
Contra-indications
Ref.
Sucralfate 1 g paste, 5 ml water, gel b.i.d. Topical (gauze) Unknown ? [28,86]
Mohs' paste 50g zinc chloride, 25 ml water, 19g zinc starch, 15 ml glycerol Topical Pain ? [85]

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