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May 24, 2012

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Nausea and vomiting facts

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Introduction to nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.

Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost...

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Anzemet Tablets Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Anzemet Tablets Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ANZEMET® (dolasetron mesylate) Structural Formula Illustration

ANZEMET Tablets are indicated for:

the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including initial and repeat courses in adults and children 2 years and older;
the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults and children 2 years and older.

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What is Anzemet Tablets Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Anzemet Tablets Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking dolasetron and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
irregular heartbeats; or
muscle cramps or uncontrollable movements.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take dolasetron and talk to your doctor if you experience

headache;
fatigue, dro...

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What is Anzemet Tablets Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Anzemet Tablets Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Dolasetron belongs to a class of medications called 5-HT3 blockers.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually within 1 hour before your cancer chemotherapy or within 2 hours before surgery, or as directed by your doctor. This medication may be taken with...

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