Nausea and vomiting are two of the most common side-effects of anti-cancer treatment, and the discovery and clinical application of 5-hydroxytryptamine3 receptor antagonists has transformed the management of these side effects, resulting in a much improved quality of life for cancer patients. This text presents a detailed overview of the management of cancer-treatment induced emesis in a number of different treatment settings, and focuses on the mechanisms and use of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Contributions are also included from the points of view of the nurse and the patient.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 248 ● ISBN 9781040290484 ● Editor Mario A. Dicato ● Publisher CRC Press ● Published 2024 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 10025757 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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