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Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting is a common side effect of cancer treatment where nausea and vomiting occur after chemotherapy. It can affect patients differently and is managed with anti-emetic medicines.

Zofran

Ondansetron

4mg · 8mg

Ondansetron tablets for nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy or surgery. It blocks a chemical that triggers the vomiting reflex.

From$0.56/ tabletView

Kytril

Granisetron

1mg · 2mg

Granisetron tablets for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It blocks the body's nausea trigger in the gut and brain.

From$3.22/ tabletView

Key points

  • Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting occurs when chemotherapy drugs trigger the vomiting reflex, causing nausea and vomiting that may begin within hours of treatment.
  • The condition can affect people receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer, with symptoms varying in severity from mild queasiness to repeated episodes.
  • Anti-emetic medicines are used to help prevent and control nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatment.

Medicines listed for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

The listed products contain ondansetron and granisetron, both anti-emetics that work by blocking serotonin signals involved in nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron and Granisetron are available as tablets in different strengths.

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