[Improved control of cisplatin-induced emesis with high-dose metoclopramide, dexamethasone and lorazepam].
1991
: Despite treatment, emesis remains a major problem with cisplatin chemotherapy. Three potent antiemetics, metoclopramide, dexamethasone and lorazepam, were combined in prophylaxis of 18 patients receiving cisplatin based combination chemotherapy. In 75 courses of chemotherapy, 57% experienced complete protection from vomiting and 89% of treatment courses had two or fewer vomiting episodes. Complete protection and mild episodes from nausea was 47% and 53% respectively. Toxicities were mild and infrequent. It was concluded that combination of high-dose metoclopramide, dexamethasone and lorazepam was highly efficacious in preventing nausea and vomiting in moderate or high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy with little side effects.
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