ONDANSETRON - A NEW SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ANTIEMETIC IN PATIENTS RECEIVING HIGH-DOSE MELPHALAN

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作者
VINER, CV
SELBY, PJ
ZULIAN, GB
GORE, ME
BUTCHER, ME
WOOTTON, CM
MCELWAIN, TJ
机构
[1] ROYAL MARSDEN HOSP,SUTTON,SURREY,ENGLAND
[2] GLAXO GRP RES LTD,GREENFORD UB6 0HE,MIDDX,ENGLAND
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10.1007/BF00686058
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
摘要
A total of 33 patients with myeloma receiving treatment with high-dose melphalan (140-200 mg/m2 i.v.) were given the 5HT3 antagonist Ondansetron (Glaxo) as an antiemetic. In 42% of patients, emetic episodes were either abolished (15%) or reduced to two or less (27%). Efficacy was not related to scheduling (two regimens) or total dose. No sedative or other significant side effects were seen. Ondansetron is a highly effective non-sedative antiemetic that justifies further assessment in combination with other antiemetics in patients receiving cytotoxic drugs associated with the production of severe nausea and vomiting. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.
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