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Dolasetron (dol-A-se-tron) is used to prevent and treat the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with anticancer medicines (chemotherapy) or after surgery. Dolasetron is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Tablets (U.S.) Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
Dolasetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, anesthesia, or surgery. Dolasetron is in a class of medications called serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the vomiting reflex in the brain. Dolasetron comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken within 1 hour before chemotherapy or within 2 hours before surgery. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Dolasetron exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Brand names: - Anzemet - Dolasetron |