Drug-induced epistaxis
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A minor anterior nosebleed may resolve on its own with conservative treatment. Monitoring medications and adjusting dosage may minimize bleeding episodes.
Management of bloody nose can include use of a cold compress, pinching the alae against the septum for 15 minutes, and nasal application of antibiotic. For recurrent, heavy bleeding, packing may be used (eg, Merocel tampon) to achieve hemostasis. Other methods include cautery or nasal balloon catheters. Treatment of recurring posterior epistaxis is more complex and may require hospitalization.
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a type of drug-induced thrombocytopenia that typically occurs 5-10 days after the initiation of heparin therapy and is diagnosed using the 4 Ts score (thrombocytopenia, timing, thrombosis, and other causes of thrombocytopenia).
Codes
R04.0 – Epistaxis
T50.995A – Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
249366005 – Epistaxis
278993004 – Drug-induced
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Last Updated:09/18/2024