[Treatment of chemotherapy induced emesis in children]

Arch Pediatr. 1998 Jun;5(6):661-8. doi: 10.1016/s0929-693x(98)80175-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In recent years, the management of chemotherapy-induced emesis in children has been greatly modified by the introduction of a new therapeutic class: serotonin antagonists. Based on a better knowledge of mechanisms, the treatment now uses combinations of different drugs. These treatments need to be carefully adapted to the patient and to the emetic risk of the chemotherapy, also taking into account the minimal cost. A gradual treatment proposal in five steps is described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiemetics / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Nausea / chemically induced*
  • Nausea / prevention & control
  • Vomiting / chemically induced*
  • Vomiting / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antiemetics
  • Antineoplastic Agents