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- Summary
- Why Chemotherapy Drugs Can Cause Nausea and Vomiting
- Definition of Nausea, Retching, Vomiting, Anticipatory Vomiting
- Drugs Which Are More Likely To Cause Nausea And Vomiting
- Factors Which Are More Likely To Cause Nausea And Vomiting
- Methods For Preventing Anticipatory Vomiting
- Non-Drug Methods For Preventing Or Reducing Nausea and Vomiting
- Drugs Which Can Be Used To Prevent Nausea And Vomiting
- What To Do And No Do If You Just Had A Bout Of Vomiting
- A Bag To Carry "Just In Case"
- Foods and Drinks That May Be Easier On The System
- Foods To Avoid When Feeling Nauseous
Chemotherapy Side Effects: Nausea and Vomiting
Drugs Which Can Be Used To Prevent Nausea And Vomiting
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The key to effective control of nausea and vomiting is to prevent it before it occurs whenever possible. That is why medicines for nausea and vomiting are started before the chemotherapy is given. Many drugs are used alone or in combination to prevent or decrease nausea and vomiting. Drugs used in this way are called anti-emetics. They include:
- Lorazepam (Ativan ')
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine ')
- Promethazine (Phenergan ')
- Metoclopramide (Reglan ')
- Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron ')
- Ondansetron (Zofran ')
- Granisetron (Kytril ')
- Dolasetron (Anzemet ')
- Palonosetron (Aloxi ')
- Aprepitant (Emend ')
Survivorship A to Z note: Some anti nausea drugs make you vulnerable to sunburn and heatstroke. Ask you doctor about these as other potential side effects to watch for.
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