The use of olanzapine as an antiemetic in palliative medicine: a systematic review of the literature

The use of olanzapine as an antiemetic in palliative medicine: a systematic review of the literature

Abstract Background Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that has affinity for many central nervous system receptors. Its efficacy is supported by several studies in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. No recommendations exist on the antiemetic use of olanzap...

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Main Authors: G. Saudemont, C. Prod’Homme, A. Da Silva, S. Villet, M. Reich, N. Penel, V. Gamblin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative medicine
Antiemetic treatment
Atypical antipsychotic
Olanzapine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-020-00559-4

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