Basic Information On Anzemet
Anzemet is a prescription drug that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by either surgery or due to chemotherapy treatment. This drug blocks serotonin, a chemical that is present in the body and is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. This drug is available in tablet form and should be taken as per your doctor’s advice. Usually this drug is taken an hour before chemotherapy and a couple of hours before surgery. Serotonin has different receptors in the body that it can bind. By blocking serotonin to a specific type of receptor, this drug controls nausea and vomiting.
Precautions / Side Effects for Anzemet
In most cases people tolerate Anzemet or Dolasetron Mesylate quite well. However, the Anzemet drug still has a few side effects like fatigue, headache, diarrhea, water retention, shivering and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects persist, consult your doctor immediately. There are instances when using brand or generic Anzemet has led to some serious side effects like chest pain, increased urination and severe allergic reactions. In such instances, consult your doctor for immediate medical treatment.
Before you take brand or generic Anzemet consult your doctor and know about the risks and the precautions involved with this drug. Inform your doctor if you have irregular heartbeats, low potassium or magnesium levels in your blood or if you suffer from any kind of allergies. Also inform your doctor if you are currently pregnant or planning for pregnancy. As it is not known whether Anzemet or Dolasetron Mesylate mixes with breast milk, it is better to consult your doctor before breast feeding.
Anzemet Dosage
The recommended dosage of Anzemet for the prevention of Cancer Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults is 1.8 mg per kg to be given as a single dose approximately 30 minutes before chemotherapy. Otherwise, a fixed dosage of 100 mg can be given over 30 seconds. For pediatric patients in the age group of 2 to 16 years, the recommended dosage of Anzemet is 1.8 mg per kg to be given as a single dose approximately 30 minutes before chemotherapy. This dosage can be increased to a maximum of 100 mg. Effectiveness and safety in children under the age of 2 years has still not been established.
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