Dexamethasone Coanalgesic Administration in Steroid Naïve and Steroid Non-Naïve Patients for the Prevention of Pain Flares after Palliative Radiotherapy for Bone Metastases
Table 2
Dosage, efficacy, and safety of implemented dexamethasone prophylaxis.
Steroid naïve (n = 14)
Steroid non-naïve (n = 15)
Dexamethasone parenteral dosage (4 mg/8 mg)
13/1
9/6
0.041
Prevention of radiation-induced pain flares (yes/no)
10/4
9/6
0.503
Prevention of radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (yes/no)
8/6
12/3
0.188
Experienced dexamethasone-induced side effects (yes/no)
