Metoclopramide versus chlorpromazine in controlling nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic drugs

BMJ ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 290 (6476) ◽  
pp. 1213-1213
Author(s):  
D Cunningham ◽  
M Soukop
1992 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 21-23

Nausea and vomiting are very common within a few hours of administration of cytotoxic drugs, and may be severe enough to interrupt treatment or interfere with nutrition. The resulting dehydration may exacerbate toxic effects of the drugs. Ondansetron (Zofran – Glaxo) is an important new type of drug for the prevention of vomiting and nausea induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.


BMJ ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 290 (6476) ◽  
pp. 1212-1213
Author(s):  
S G Allan ◽  
E J Bayliss ◽  
P S Warrington ◽  
R C F Leonard

Author(s):  
Philip Wiffen ◽  
Marc Mitchell ◽  
Melanie Snelling ◽  
Nicola Stoner

This chapter outlines information relevant to clinical pharmacists related to malignant disease and immunosuppression and is loosely based on the British National Formulary, Chapter 8. In particular, this chapter covers administration and handling of cytotoxic drugs, clinical screening of chemotherapy prescriptions, chemotherapy dosing and toxicity, antiemetics for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, extravasation, and intrathecal administration of chemotherapy.


Author(s):  
Philip Wiffen ◽  
Marc Mitchell ◽  
Melanie Snelling ◽  
Nicola Stoner

Policy for the administration and handling of cytotoxic drugs 466Clinical screening of chemotherapy prescriptions 470Chemotherapy dosing 474Antiemetics for the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting 478Principles of extravasation 486Extravasation of chemotherapy in adult patients 488Extravasation of chemotherapy in paediatric patients ...


1988 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 59-60

The anti-emetic drug domperidone (Motilium - Janssen) was introduced in 1982.1 Like metoclopramide the drug blocks dopamine receptors in the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone, thereby influencing the central control of nausea and vomiting, and in the gut to increase gastrointestinal motility.2 Parenteral domperidone which was used to prevent vomiting caused by cytotoxic drugs or postoperatively was withdrawn in 1984 because ventricular arrhythmias had followed high intravenous doses.3,4 Oral and rectal domperidone continue to be promoted, especially since the arrival of a second brand (Evoxin - Sterling). The tablets and suppositories are licensed ‘for the treatment of acute nausea and vomiting of any aetiology, in adults’ - a remarkably broad indication. The suppositories are also for children receiving cytotoxic drugs or radiotherapy.


1984 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-11

Nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic drugs often resist anti-emetics in conventional doses.1,2 Nabilone and high-dose metoclopramide are two new preparations specifically for the treatment of vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy. We have recently discussed domperidone which is also used for this purpose.3


BMJ ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 290 (6468) ◽  
pp. 604-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Cunningham ◽  
M Soukop ◽  
N L Gilchrist ◽  
G J Forrest ◽  
A Hepplestone ◽  
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2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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