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Hiccups; Thyroid abnormality; References This page was last edited on 27 January 2024, at 23:07 (UTC). Text ... List of side effects of buspirone.
In 1983, Coates et al. found that patients receiving chemotherapy ranked nausea and vomiting as the first and second most severe side effects, respectively. Up to 20% of patients receiving highly emetogenic agents in this era postponed, or even refused, potentially curative treatments. [1]
Lomustine is an alkylating chemotherapy drug that is indicated by the FDA for the treatment of patients with brain tumors (primary and metastatic), following any necessary surgery and radiation, as well as for treatment of progressive Hodgkin’s lymphoma. [8]
This type of chemotherapy is used for curative intent. [1] [6]: 55–59 Combined modality chemotherapy is the use of drugs with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or hyperthermia therapy. Consolidation chemotherapy is given after remission in order to prolong the overall disease-free time and improve overall survival.
Everyone gets the hiccups. The unmistakable, sudden muscle movements and distinct "hic" sound are an all too common occurrence, especially while eating or drinking.
The discovery of neurokinin 1 (NK 1) receptor antagonists was a turning point in the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. [4] An example of a drug in this class is aprepitant. Chemotherapy-induced emesis appears to consist of acute and delayed phases.
Arteriosclerosis; Bone marrow suppression; Both increases and decreases of potassium levels; Body temperature change sensation (both hot and cold) Chills
Ifosfamide is a DNA-damaging alkylating agent, belonging to the same class of chemotherapy drugs as cyclophosphamide. It is a prodrug, meaning that It has to be converted by CYP450 into its main active metabolites-(Iso)phosphoramide mustards. These metabolites form DNA cross links mainly at Guanine N-7 positions. [6]