SEOM Clinical Guideline update for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (2016)

Clin Transl Oncol. 2016 Dec;18(12):1237-1242. doi: 10.1007/s12094-016-1583-0. Epub 2016 Nov 28.

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is one of the most worrisome adverse effects of chemotherapy for cancer patients. It can cause severe discomfort and affect the quality of life. In recent years, the incorporation of new drugs has increased the efficacy of antiemetic treatments in the control of emesis associated with chemotherapy. This guideline, in which we give some treatment recommendations with level of evidence and grade of recommendation, provides an update of the previously published guideline of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology and represents our continued commitment to improving supportive care in cancer patients.

Keywords: Antiemetic drugs; Chemotherapy-induced emesis; Prophylaxis of emesis; SEOM guidelines of antiemetic drugs.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Nausea / chemically induced*
  • Nausea / prevention & control*
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Quality of Life
  • Spain
  • Vomiting / chemically induced*
  • Vomiting / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents