Pinks Disease

pink3430mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses for 4 weeks or until the symptoms improve.Side effects include fever, rashes, proteinuria, leukopenia andthrombocytopenia.Barbituates, paraldehyde, hydroxyzine or chlorpromazine may be used forirritability and pain. Nourishing foods containing proteins, minerals andvitamins should be given. Frequently, nasogastric tube feeding is necessary forsevere anorexia. Intravenous replacement of fluid and electrolytes may berequired for severe dehydration. Appropriate antibiotics should be given forsecondary pyogenic cutaneous and urinary infections.GO to NEXT ARTICLERETURN to PINK DISEASE MENURETURN to MAIN MENUhttp://www.users.bigpond.com/difarnsworth/pink34.htm (4 of 4) [05/28/2000 1:42:21 AM]