Frequent nosebleeds after taking selumetinib may be caused by adverse reactions to the drug, and patients can be relieved by acupressure hemostasis, nasal packing, improving unhealthy lifestyle, adjusting the dose, suspending medication, and changing dressing** under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Acupressure hemostasis: If the patient has frequent nasal bleeding during the use of selumetinib, hemostasis can be stopped by acupressure. Under the nasal bone, pinch both wings toward the base of the nose. Do not grasp the bridge of the nose between the eyes, and do not press only on one side, the acupressure lasts for 10-15 minutes. If you've done the above steps and your nose is still bleeding, repeat all the steps again.
2. Nasal tamponade: For patients with severe bleeding, anterior nostril tamponade can be used to stop bleeding. Commonly used hemostatic materials include absorbable hemostatic materials, expansion sponges, petroleum jelly oil gauze strips, iodoform gauze strips, etc., and the packing time is 24-48 hours, which can effectively stop bleeding.
3. Improve unhealthy lifestyle: It is recommended that patients abandon bad lifestyle habits during selumetinib** and correct bad habits that can easily lead to mucosal damage such as nose picking and nose rubbing.
4. Adjust the dose: selumetinib may cause bleeding symptoms, if the patient has frequent nosebleeds, the dose of the drug can be reduced under the evaluation of the doctor.
5. Suspend medication: If the nosebleed is severe and severe, you can suspend the medication under the guidance of the doctor, and resume the medication after the bleeding symptoms improve.
6. Change dressing**: If necessary, patients can follow the doctor's instructions to replace other similar drugs**.
7. Hospital treatment: If the symptoms of nosebleeds cannot be controlled, the patient can go to the hospital in time for treatment under the operation of the doctor.
Fang Junjie, deputy chief physician of the Department of Neurosurgery affiliated to Fujian Medical University, carries out a comprehensive treatment of various peripheral nerve diseases, and welcomes relevant patients to come for treatment