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Drug, Dose & Schedule Recommendations for Antiemetic Regimens


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This two-page table is derived from recommendations in the 2006 update of the American Society of Clinical Oncology's guideline for the use of antiemetics in oncology. It provides detailed drug, dose, and schedule recommendations for antiemetic regimens based on the level of emetic risk and whether emesis was chemotherapy induced or radiation induced. Recommendations are also provided for the following situations:

  • Combination chemotherapy
  • Multiple consecutive days of chemotherapy
  • Anticipatory emesis
  • Emesis in pediatric oncology patients
  • High-dose chemotherapy
  • Vomiting and nausea despite recommended prophylaxis

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://jop.stateaffiliates-asco.org/July06Issue/Supp2.pdf (If you don't have the software to open this PDF, download free Adobe Acrobat Reader® software.)

Developer

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Funding Sources

American Society of Clinical Oncology


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related


Links to National Guideline Clearinghouse or National Quality Measures Clearinghouse:

This tool is derived from the following guideline in the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): American Society of Clinical Oncology guideline for antiemetics in oncology: update 2006:
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=9372

History

  • Release Date: 07/2006
  • Original Summary: 08/2006
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QualityTool Classification
Disease/Clinical Category: spacer Chemotherapy sickness; Nausea and vomiting; Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting
Stage of Care: spacer Acute care
Patient Care Process: spacer Active Care Processes: Diagnosis and Treatment > Assessment; Medication: ordering, transcription, administration, dispensing
IOM Domains of Quality: spacer Effectiveness
QualityTool Format: spacer Workbook/Manual/Guide
QualityTool Topic: spacer Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related
Developer: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology
Funding Sources: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology

 

Last updated: April 11, 2008.

 

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