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Choosing the right antiemetic

Tips for discussing nausea and vomiting with your doctor

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Choosing the right antiemetic

Does the patient have cardiovascular problems? Is he or she undergoing potentially cardiotoxic treatment?

Choose an antiemetic with no cardiovascular warnings

Is the patient taking more than one medication (including over-the-counter or herbal medicines)?

Choose an antiemetic with the lowest risk of possible drug–drug interactions (e.g. one not metabolized through the CYP2D6 pathway)

Is the patient on antidepressant medication?

Avoid antiemetics with a known interaction with antidepressants

Does the patient have renal or hepatic disease?

Choose an antiemetic with no dose adjustment required in hepatically or renally impaired patients

Is the patient thin, physically weak and/or at risk of falling?

Choose an antiemetic with low potential to cause dizziness and abnormal vision

Does the patient have cognitive impairments? Could they forget to take their prescribed antiemetic?

Choose an antiemetic with a convenient, once-daily dosing regimen

Does the patient live alone?

Choose an antiemetic with a convenient, once-daily dosing regimen and the least additive complications

Does the patient drive?

Choose an antiemetic with low potential to cause dizziness and abnormal vision

To learn more click on the link below to download "A Handbook for Nurses"

A Handbook for Nurses

Folleto para Enfermeras

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