The use of ondansetron in patients receiving multiple-day cisplatin regimens

Semin Oncol. 1992 Aug;19(4 Suppl 10):48-52.

Abstract

The control of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving multiple-day cisplatin chemotherapy has remained difficult, even with the use of combination antiemetic regimens containing metoclopramide. Although these patients receive a lower daily dose of cisplatin, the emetogenic potential remains high. In addition, many of the patients receiving multiple-day cisplatin regimens are young (eg, testicular cancer patients) and, therefore, have particular problems with the extrapyramidal side effects associated with metoclopramide. Studies show that ondansetron, used as a single antiemetic agent, is effective, safe, and well tolerated in the control of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving multiple-day cisplatin regimens.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiemetics / therapeutic use*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Cisplatin / adverse effects*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imidazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Ondansetron
  • Serotonin Antagonists / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antiemetics
  • Imidazoles
  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • Ondansetron
  • Cisplatin