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Treatment of nausea in hospitalized patients with acute illness.
Nersesjan, Mariam; Nersesjan, Simon Carstensen; Pedersen, Lars; Christensen, Mikkel Bring.
Affiliation
  • Nersesjan M; Klinisk Farmakologisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg og Frederiksberg Hospital.
  • Nersesjan SC; Geriatrisk og Palliativ Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg og Frederiksberg Hospital.
  • Pedersen L; Afdeling for Lunge- og Infektionssygdomme, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg og Frederiksberg Hospital.
  • Christensen MB; Klinisk Farmakologisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg og Frederiksberg Hospital.
Ugeskr Laeger ; 186(16)2024 Apr 15.
Article in Da | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38704720
ABSTRACT
Evidence suggests that available antiemetics are equal to intravenous fluid treatment against acute nausea of other causes than motion sickness, pregnancy, anaesthesia, chemo- or radiation therapy. Each antiemetic is associated with adverse effects, which include movement disorders, sedation, and QT prolongation. Intravenous fluid and treatment directed against underlying pathology is recommended as a first-line treatment against nausea in these patients. If an antiemetic is clinically warranted, ondansetron has the most favourable ratio between side effects and price, as argued in this review.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiemetics / Nausea Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: Da Journal: Ugeskr Laeger Year: 2024 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiemetics / Nausea Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: Da Journal: Ugeskr Laeger Year: 2024 Document type: Article