Abstract
The literature on corticosteroids, dopamine antagonists and other antiemetics, such as cannabinoids and benzodiazepines. was reviewed and presented at a consensus conference on antiemetics. Based on the reviews and the discussion during the conference, guidelines for the use of these agents are given.
Publication types
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Consensus Development Conference
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
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Animals
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Antiemetics / adverse effects
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Antiemetics / therapeutic use*
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Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Benzodiazepines / adverse effects
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Brain / drug effects
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Brain / physiopathology
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Cannabinoids / adverse effects
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Cannabinoids / therapeutic use
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Dopamine Antagonists / adverse effects
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Dopamine Antagonists / therapeutic use*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Humans
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Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Neoplasms / physiopathology*
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Treatment Outcome
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Vomiting / chemically induced
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Vomiting / drug therapy*
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Vomiting / physiopathology
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Antiemetics
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Cannabinoids
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Dopamine Antagonists
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Benzodiazepines