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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Main Authors: Jung Woo Park, Jin Woo Jun, Yun Hee Lim, Sang Seok Lee, Byung Hoon Yoo, Kye-Min Kim, Jun Heum Yon, Ki Hyuk Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2012-10-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-63-334.pdf