NEUROPHARMACOLOGY OF EMESIS AND ITS RELEVANCE TO ANTIEMETIC THERAPY -CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES

Authors
ANDREWS PLR NAYLOR RJ JOSS RA
Citation
Plr. Andrews et al., NEUROPHARMACOLOGY OF EMESIS AND ITS RELEVANCE TO ANTIEMETIC THERAPY -CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES, Supportive care in cancer, 6(3), 1998, pp. 197-203
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology,Rehabilitation,"Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
Supportive care in cancer → ACNP
ISSN journal
09414355
Volume
6
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
197 - 203
Database
ISI
SICI code
0941-4355(1998)6:3<197:NOEAIR>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Recent great advances in the neuropharmacology of the emetic pathways have led to better therapy and improved insight into pathophysiologica l processes in patients undergoing chemo-and radiotherapy. This articl e gives an overview of the area, outlines current controversies and ma kes recommendations for future clinical studies.