Incidence of Infusion Site Reactions in Peripheral Fosaprepitant Infusions

J Infus Nurs. 2017 Nov/Dec;40(6):380-383. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000252.

Abstract

Fosaprepitant is administered intravenously to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. To verify the incidence of infusion site reactions and the relationship among risk factors, a quantitative retrospective cohort study was undertaken. The study included patients seen between October 2013 and February 2014. Fifty-seven patients were included in the study, and there were 105 infusions among them. Infusion site reactions were identified in 42 (40%) cases. Risk factors identified by the study included age (P < .001), insertion at the back of the hand and wrist (P < .001), and first fosaprepitant administration (P < .001). The study found evidence of a higher incidence of infusion site reactions than was reported in the package insert.

MeSH terms

  • Antiemetics / administration & dosage*
  • Antiemetics / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Morpholines / administration & dosage*
  • Morpholines / adverse effects*
  • Nausea / prevention & control
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Antiemetics
  • Morpholines
  • fosaprepitant