Dolasetron mesylate
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| Dolasetron mesylate | |
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| Term | Dolasetron mesylate |
| Short definition | Dolasetron mesylate - (pronounced) (doh-LAH-seh-tron MEH-zih-layt) drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Dolasetron mesylate blocks the effects of the chemical serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can trigger nausea and vomiting. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Dolasetron mesylate - (pronounced) (doh-LAH-seh-tron MEH-zih-layt) drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Dolasetron mesylate blocks the effects of the chemical serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin can help reduce nausea and vomiting. Dolasetron mesylate is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic
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