Standard medications for chemotherapy induced nausea include steroids - Dexamethasone, Metoclopramide or Domperidone, Palonosetron or Ondansetron, newer medications like Akynzeo. There are times when despite all this, nausea persists (not vomiting).
I have found that the best medication in these situations is Olanzapine. This is used primary for mental health problems like bipolar disorders, but is one of the best anti-nausea medications (chemotherapy induced). |
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