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The Effect of Tropisetron as an Anti-emetic Agent in Chemotherapy-inducing Emesis in Children

Xiong Jian

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To evaluate the anti_emetic effect and toxicity of tropisetron in children with malignant tumor who received chemotherapy.Tropisetron was given to 30 children with malignant tumor.Generally,tropisetron (5mg/m2·d,maximum 5mg/d) was administered intravenously in chemotherapy.The response rate in controlling nausea was 76 1%～95 6%,while in controlling vomiting was 76 1%～97 8%.No serious adverse effect was observed.[Conclusion]Tropisetron is effect and safe in children with malignant tumor.

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To evaluate the anti_emetic effect and toxicity of tropisetron in children with malignant tumor who received chemotherapy.Tropisetron was given to 30 children with malignant tumor.Generally,tropisetron (5mg/m2·d,maximum 5mg/d) was administered intravenously in chemotherapy.The response rate in controlling nausea was 76 1%～95 6%,while in controlling vomiting was 76 1%～97 8%.No serious adverse effect was observed.[Conclusion]Tropisetron is effect and safe in children with malignant tumor.

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To evaluate the anti_emetic effect and toxicity of tropisetron in children with malignant tumor who received chemotherapy.Tropisetron was given to 30 children with malignant tumor.Generally,tropisetron (5mg/m2·d,maximum 5mg/d) was administered intravenously in chemotherapy.The response rate in controlling nausea was 76 1%～95 6%,while in controlling vomiting was 76 1%～97 8%.No serious adverse effect was observed.[Conclusion]Tropisetron is effect and safe in children with malignant tumor.

Key concepts: Tropisetron, Medicine, Chemotherapy, Vomiting, Nausea, Adverse effect, Anesthesia, Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

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