Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters at neuronal membranes. Researchers have found that this action increases available serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, potentiating their effects.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or aspirin-like medications, reduce inflammation (and hence pain) arising from injured tissue. Such medications have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects, and they inhibit platelet aggregation by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. NSAIDs are associated with adverse gastrointestinal effects, particularly with long-term use. Most NSAIDs are taken by mouth. NSAIDs are also available for topical use, although topica
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Noninvasive ventilation supports breathing in patients without the use of a surgical intervention to bypass the upper airway such as an endotracheal tube. Noninvasive ventilation is delivered with a mask or a similar device and has fewer adverse effects than invasive ventilation. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a type of non-invasive ventilation that is used to treat patients with sleep apnea.
No Sting Barrier (Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film)
Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film is a liquid product that dries after application to form a barrier to protect the skin. Use of this product was studied for the prevention of moist desquamation radiodermatitis in patients with cancer.
Nevasic Audio
Nevasic is an audio program that is believed to work by emitting specific tones, frequencies, and pulses that disrupt normal auditory signals at the vestibular level, affecting balance receptors and creating an antiemetic reaction. Nevasic originally was developed as an audio tape and has been used for symptoms such as morning sickness and motion sickness. Nevasic audio was examined for its effects on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer.
Neural Block for Persistent Pain Post Breast Cancer Surgery
Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery is predominantly neuropathic. Neural blocks involve the injection of anesthetics to neural structures to disrupt the transmission of stimuli along the related nerves. Intercostal, stellate ganglion, and paravertebral nerve blocks have been evaluated to manage the syndrome of persistent pain after breast cancer surgery.
Neural Block
Neural blocks involve injections of anesthetics to the neural structure to disrupt the transmission of stimuli along related nerves. A variety of neural blocks were evaluated for their efficacy in pain reduction and other symptoms in patients with cancer.
Neomycin
Neomycin is an aminoglycoside broad-spectrum antibiotic that is typically used as a topical treatment but also is available as an oral medication for use in reducing bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Neomycin has been evaluated for the management of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.
Nefopam
Nefopam is a centrally acting nonopioid analgesic that may have a potentiating effect on opioids. It has anticholinergic and sympathomimetic effects. It is contraindcated in people with convulsive disorders and patients taking MAO inhibitors. Nefopam is widely used for acute pain in European countries.
Needleless IV System
Intravenous tubing and devices for connecting IV catheters, administration sets, and syringes have been used to reduce the risk of needle-stick injuries. Needleless systems include a wide variety of devices and designs. The effects of needleless systems compared to the previously conventional Luer cap system were examined for differences in central line-associated infections in patients with cancer.