The comparative study to evaluate the effect of palonosetron monotherapy versus palonosetron with dexamethasone combination therapy for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting

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
Subjects:
dexamethasone
palonosetron
ponv
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-63-334.pdf

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