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Much progress has been made in the treatment of emesis caused by antineoplastic therapy, and particularly chemotherapy. However, some aspects remain controversial and the subject of continued research. This completely updated comprehensive manual on antiemetics covers a wide range of clinically relevant topics, providing the reader with a good source of easy consultation, and giving an overall picture of the state of the art and some clues for future development.

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Author:   M. Tonato
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.406kg
ISBN:  

9783642802423

ISBN 10:   3642802427
Pages:   145
Publication Date:   14 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

The Mechanism of Emesis Induced by Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.- Antiemetic Drugs: Essential Pharmacology.- Methodology of Antiemetic Trials.- Prevention of Acute Cisplatin-Induced Nausea and Vomiting.- Prevention of Acute Emesis from Other Emetogenic Drugs.- Therapeutic Approach to Delayed Emesis.- Prevention of Emesis from Radiotherapy.- Antiemetic Therapy in Cancer Patients Submitted to Narcotic Analgesics.- Antiemetic Therapy in Paediatric Patients.- The Role of Nurses in the Prevention and Management of Emesis from Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.- Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of New Drugs: the “Setrons” as an Example.- Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting.- Unsolved Problems and Future Prospects.

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