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delayed vomiting |
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delayed vomiting, vomiting occurring much later than its stimulus, such as several hours after a meal or several days after a course of chemotherapy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Because some chemotherapy regimens may cause delayed vomiting, it is important that patients talk with their physicians about the specific regimens they are receiving and how long to take the anti-nausea medications. Aprepitant, which is given on day one and then at a reduced dose on days two and three of chemotherapy, is recommended by the panel to prevent both acute and delayed vomiting associated with highly emetogenic regimens, to prevent acute vomiting, and as an option for preventing delayed vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic regimens. |
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