Constanzi's Solution

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

Ok i found this.

Costanzi's Solution - 15 ml which contains: Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, Tetracycline Susp. 125 mg/5ml, nystatin susp. 100,000U/ml, Diphenhydramine Elixer 12.5mg/5ml

http://www.utmb.edu/policy/nursing/oralhygn/oralpp.pdf

Seems to be some sort of oral wash for oral hygiene and care. Is there a hx of CA?