Table 2.
Treatment for adverse events after BNCT in JHN002.
| Adverse events | Agents prescribed after BNCT | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Conjunctivitis | Fluorometholone eye drops | 6 (86) |
| Hyaluronic acid eye drops | 1 (14) | |
| Levofloxacin eye drops | 1 (14) | |
| Parotitis | Acetaminophen | 9 (64) |
| NSAIDs | 7 (50) | |
| Opioids | 4 (29) | |
| Nausea/Vomiting | Metoclopramide | 10 (59) |
| Dexamethasone | 9 (53) | |
| Granisetron | 7 (41) | |
| Domperidone | 2 (12) | |
| Diphenhydramine | 1 (6) | |
| Prochlorperazine | 1 (6) | |
| Loss of appetite | Mosapride | 6 (43) |
| enteral nutrition | 4 (29) | |
| Oral mucositis | Gargle | 8 (62) |
| Dexamethasone oral ointment | 7 (54) | |
| Acetaminophen | 6 (46) | |
| NSAIDs | 6 (46) | |
| Opioids | 1 (8) | |
| Dermatitis | Betamethasone ointment | 3 (33) |
| Dimethyl isopropylazulene ointment | 1 (11) | |
| Gentamicin ointment | 1 (11) |
Abbreviations: BNCT, boron neutron capture therapy; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs