Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianesis)
Cat's claw is a wood vine that grows wild in central and South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Historically, cat's claw has been used to prevent and treat disease dating back to the Inca civilization. Its inner bark is used to make liquids, capsules, and teas, and preparations can be applied to the skin. Cat's claw may have some properties to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Catheter Care Bundle for Prevention of Central Line Associated Infection (CLABSI)
A catheter care “bundle” includes the provision of care using a standard combination of interventions to prevent central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs). This combination includes hand hygiene, use of maximum sterile barriers at line insertion, cleansing the insertion site with chlorhexidine, avoiding use of the femoral and jugular sites for line insertion, and prompt removal of unnecessary catheters.
Carnitine/L-Carnitine
Acetyl-l-carnitine (γ-trimethyl-β-acetylbutyrobetaine [ALC]) is the acetyl ester of carnitine. ALC is present throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, plays an essential role in the oxidation of free fatty acids, and has displayed neuroprotective properties. Carnitine is available without a prescription as a dietary supplement, and is found in highest concentrations in red meat and dairy products.
Caregiver/Partner Interventions
Caregiver/partner interventions refer to provision of a specific intervention to a patient’s informal caregiver, spouse, or partner in an attempt to affect the patient's symptoms. Caregiver/partner interventions involving education and enhancing partner adjustment to the patient’s illness have been studied in patients with cancer in an attempt to manage patient anxiety.
Caregiver Training and Skill Development
Caregiver training and skill development is the provision of education and training to develop technical and other caregiving skills and to enhance knowledge involved in assuming the caregiver role.
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine is used alone or with other medications in the treatment of certain types of seizures. Carbamazepine also is used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (a condition that causes facial nerve pain) and is an anticonvulsant that works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Carbamazepine is available as a tablet, a chewable tablet, an extended-release tablet, an extended-release capsule, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. Carbamazepine has been studied related to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and peripheral neuropathy.
Camellia and Wheat Extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract is derived from green tea and has antioxidative properties. Palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein is a condensation product of palmitic acid chloride and hydrolyzed wheat protein. This protein is believed to have healing properties for skin and mucosa. Camellia sinensis leaf extract and palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein are active ingredients in Baxidil Onco®, which has been studied in patients with cancer to treat oral mucositis.
CAM2028
CAM2028 is a bioadhesive barrier-forming lipid solution that can be used in the oral cavity to protect tissue that has been damaged by radiation. CAM2028 may or may not include benzydamine.
Calendula Officinalis
Calendula is a perennial herb (Calendula officinalis) in the daisy family. Topical use involves use as a tincture or cream. Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. It seems to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects, as well as healing properties. The healing properties are believed to occur because of increased blood flow to the affected area. Calendula is also available to take orally.
Calcium Phosphate Mouth Rinse/Caphosol
Oral rinses containing calcium and phosphate have been studied in patients with cancer for effects on oral mucositis.
Caphosol is a calcium phosphate solution resembling human saliva that is intended to replace the normal ionic and pH balance in the oral cavity. It has been used as a mouth rinse to moisten, lubricate, and clean the oral mucosa, tongue, and throat. Caphosol has been evaluated for mucositis.