title: Aetiology and prevention of emesis induced by radiotherapy.
abstract: The introduction of new antiemetics has resulted in renewed interest in the aetiology and control of radiation induced emesis. Studies both with fractionated treatment and with high-dose single exposures have clearly demonstrated the value of the 5HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetics. This paper reviews the selection of optimal antiemetics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Medical School Charité, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany. Petra.Feyer@rz.hu-berlin.de
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Feyer
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: O J
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Titlbach
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000932:Antiemetics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin / Q000187:drug effects; D044406:Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3; D012307:Risk Factors; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014839:Vomiting / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000932:Antiemetics; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin; D044406:Receptors, Serotonin, 5-HT3; D012702:Serotonin Antagonists