Treatment for drug phlebitis should be based on the patient’s specific condition. In mild cases, hot and humid compresses can be applied with medication, while in more severe cases antibiotic treatment or surgery may be required.
In mild cases, localized redness, swelling and pain of the affected limbs should be stopped, and the affected limbs should be elevated, braked, and localized hot and wet compresses of 50% magnesium sulfate or 95% ethanol can be applied under the guidance of the doctor, as well as ultrashort-wave physiotherapy.
In addition, you can also carry out traditional Chinese medicine treatment, will be like gold and yellow powder with vinegar into a paste, local external application, has the effect of pain, swelling.
In severe cases, there may be ulceration of the extremities or combined infection, etc., and antibiotics should be given as soon as possible under the guidance of the doctor, such as cefuroxime, amoxicillin, etc.. If the phlebitis subsides in the inflammatory phase, if there are still cords of hardness with pain, surgical excision can be considered.
It is recommended that patients with drug phlebitis should follow the doctor’s instructions as soon as possible to avoid delays.