The comparative study to evaluate the effect of palonosetron monotherapy versus palonosetron with dexamethasone combination therapy for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Background5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists are effective and safe on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Palonosetron, the newest 5-HT3 antagonist, has potent antiemetic property. We hypothesized that a combination of palonosetron and dexamethasone could more decrease PO...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2012-10-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-63-334.pdf |