Constanzi's Solution

joyflnoyz, LPN · Apr 24, 2004

New admit last night to my medicare unit...came from the hospital with an order for "Constanzi's Solution" 30cc qid.

I've been having a heck of a time finding out what this is.. by the time I got her, the pharmacy was closed (meds were ordered befoe she got to us, andthe pharm. did send the solution) I looked in my Nursing Drug handbook, PDR and today, a Google search turned up NOTHING except referring me to a harpist and other things that don't pertain.

Does anyone have any information??

Thanks a bunch!

nurseunderwater · Apr 24, 2004

I can only "assume" it is some sort of CA drug......I found some links on slow growth tumors and hemopoetics..(super technical)..try yahoo.

nurseunderwater · Apr 24, 2004

I can only "assume" it is some sort of CA drug......I found some links on slow growth tumors and hemopoetics..(super technical)..try yahoo.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2004

Call whomever ordered it that it is not a standard formulary med...could they please order a formulary drug or order a substitute.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2004

Call whomever ordered it that it is not a standard formulary med...could they please order a formulary drug or order a substitute.

Mimi2RN, ASN, RN · Apr 25, 2004

There is a Dr. John Constanzi in Austin TX who specializes in hematology and oncology. Maybe it's something he invented?

Mimi2RN, ASN, RN · Apr 25, 2004

There is a Dr. John Constanzi in Austin TX who specializes in hematology and oncology. Maybe it's something he invented?

leslie :-D · Apr 25, 2004

i believe it should be "costanzi's solution"....i don't know what it's made of but it's a post-radiation treatment for either oropharnyngeal, esophageal ca's and treats i believe stomatitis.

leslie :-D · Apr 25, 2004

i believe it should be "costanzi's solution"....i don't know what it's made of but it's a post-radiation treatment for either oropharnyngeal, esophageal ca's and treats i believe stomatitis.

joyflnoyz, LPN · Apr 25, 2004

hmmmm ...I work in Austin have to check that out.

CA was not one of her dx, though "failure to thrive" was there..also "obesity"

She weighs about 180#, is alert, oriented , able to walk with assist, do many htings for herself. right now her main problem is cellulitis.

I think I'll call the pharmacist as soo as I get report tomorrow afternoon

thanks for the replies!

joyflnoyz, LPN · Apr 25, 2004

hmmmm ...I work in Austin have to check that out.

CA was not one of her dx, though "failure to thrive" was there..also "obesity"

She weighs about 180#, is alert, oriented , able to walk with assist, do many htings for herself. right now her main problem is cellulitis.

I think I'll call the pharmacist as soo as I get report tomorrow afternoon

thanks for the replies!