drugs to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting now that Aloxi has this new indication

May 2008

There's renewed interest in drugs to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting now that Aloxi has this new indication.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in about 30% of surgical patients overall...and up to 80% of high-risk patients.

Risk is higher in women...nonsmokers...patients on opioids... and those with a history of PONV or motion sickness.

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