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Adult Zofran Dosage

The usual adult dosage of Zofran for high-risk chemotherapy is 24 mg, taken 30 minutes before chemotherapy. This eMedTV segment also provides Zofran dosing guidelines for preventing postoperative and radiation-induced nausea and vomiting.

Aloxi

Aloxi is a medicine that helps prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV resource further explains how it works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Aloxi and Breastfeeding

The manufacturer of Aloxi recommends avoiding breastfeeding while taking the drug. As this eMedTV article explains, since no studies have been conducted on Aloxi and breastfeeding, it is not known whether the medicine passes through breast milk.

Aloxi and Pregnancy

Aloxi appears to be safe for temporary or short-term use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, animal studies on Aloxi and pregnancy show that the drug did not cause any problems when it was given in high doses to pregnant rabbits and rats.

Aloxi Dosage

As explained in this eMedTV article, when used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, the recommended injectable Aloxi dosage is 0.25 mg. This page also gives the dosage for preventing surgery-related nausea and vomiting.

Aloxi Drug Information

Aloxi Drug Interactions

This eMedTV article explains that while it was once thought that there were several drugs that would interact with Aloxi, it is now believed that Aloxi drug interactions are unlikely. This segment talks about why this is the case.

Aloxi Side Effects

Common Aloxi side effects include diarrhea, weakness, constipation, and headache. This eMedTV segment also lists rare but possible side effects of the drug, as well as potentially serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor right away.

Aloxi Uses

Aloxi is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains whether the medication can be used in children and lists possible "off-label" Aloxi uses.

Aloxi Warnings and Precautions

Aloxi shouldn't be taken by those who are allergic to Aloxi or palonosetron hydrochloride. This eMedTV page gives other Aloxi warnings and precautions, including a list of medical conditions to tell your doctor about before starting Aloxi.

Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment

As this eMedTV selection explains, alternative treatments for bladder cancer may include acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal products, and vitamins. This article offers an in-depth look at these and other alternative treatment options.

Alternative Brain Cancer Treatment

Alternative options for brain cancer methods may interfere with standard treatment. Therefore, as this eMedTV article explains, discuss alternative brain cancer treatment methods like vitamins or herbal products with your doctor before using them.

Alternative Cancer Treatment

Imagery, meditation, and biofeedback are just some examples of alternative cancer treatments. This eMedTV page examines other alternative treatments people with cancer can use, in addition to medical therapies, to reduce stress and side effects.

Alternative Kidney Cancer Treatment

Acupuncture, massage therapy, and vitamins are aspects of alternative kidney cancer treatment. This eMedTV article discusses these and other options that may help people with kidney cancer reduce stress, manage symptoms, and minimize side effects.

Alternative Multiple Myeloma Treatment

As this eMedTV Web page explains, acupuncture, massage therapy, and vitamins are a few of the alternative multiple myeloma treatments some people try. This article discusses these and other alternative treatments for multiple myeloma.

Alternative Stomach Cancer Treatment

Alternative stomach cancer treatment options include such things as acupuncture, vitamins, and herbal products. This eMedTV article discusses these and other alternative treatments and includes questions to ask the doctor about such treatments.

Alternative Testicular Cancer Treatment

As this eMedTV segment explains, alternative testicular cancer treatment (such as acupuncture, meditation, and massage) may help those coping with disease. This article takes an in-depth look at alternative cancer treatments.

Alternative Treatment for Thyroid Cancer

People often find that alternative thyroid cancer treatments help reduce stress and minimize side effects. This eMedTV resource discusses some alternative ways to treat this disease and includes a list of questions to ask your doctor about such methods.

Alternative Treatments for Liver Cancer

For people living with liver cancer, alternative treatments may help in dealing with stress and pain. This eMedTV article discusses alternative treatments for this disease, including acupuncture, massage therapy, vitamins, and herbal products.

Alternatives to ERCP With Balloon Dilation and Stent Placement

This video clip describes possible alternatives to ERCP.

Alternatives to Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy

This video explains that there are alternatives to a hysterectomy for certain conditions.

Alternatives to LAVH For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

This video describes various treatment options available for abnormal uterine bleeding.

Alternatives to LAVH For Chronic Pelvic Pain

This interactive video provides information on what to do for chronic pelvic pain.

Alternatives to LAVH For Endometriosis

This clip describes the various medicines and surgeries that are useful for endometriosis.

Alternatives to LAVH For Fibroids

This multimedia clip describes various treatment options that are available for fibroids.

Alternatives to LAVH For Pelvic Relaxation

This video file offers relaxation tips to help the muscles and ligaments in your pelvis.

Alternatives to LAVH For Precancerous and Cancerous Lesions

This clip explains what procedures can be done to treat precancerous and cancerous growths.

Anastrazole

Anastrozole is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer. This page on the eMedTV Web site briefly describes the drug's uses and dosing. Common side effects are also listed. Anastrazole is a common misspelling of anastrozole.

Anastrozole

Anastrozole is a medication licensed to treat postmenopausal women with certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at the prescription drug, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and side effects.

Anastrozole (Arimidex)

Anastrozole Dosing

Anastrozole dosing guidelines generally call for 1 mg a day when treating breast cancer. However, as this eMedTV article explains, the stage of the cancer can affect this. Helpful tips for those taking the medication are also provided.

Anesthesia Choices For Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy

This video clip discusses the type of anesthesia you may be given and risks to consider.

Angiogenesis

As this eMedTV page explains, angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels. This process plays an important part in the growth and spread of cancer. This article discusses the process in more detail and describes the research aimed at stopping it.

Ansmet

Anzemet is a prescription drug licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or chemotherapy. This eMedTV article describes how Anzemet works and explains when and how to take the drug. Ansmet is a common misspelling of Anzemet.

Anzamet

Anzemet is a medicine that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV segment explains when and how to take Anzemet and links to more detailed information on the drug. Anzamet is a common misspelling of Anzemet.

Anzemet

Anzemet is a medicine that is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery and chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this drug, including its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.

Anzemet and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Anzemet is safe for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Anzemet and breastfeeding, and explains why no clinical studies have been conducted on the safety of the drug in breastfeeding women.

Anzemet and Pregnancy

Anzemet seems to be safe for temporary use in pregnancy, but it is not recommended for long-term use. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on the clinical studies that have been conducted on Anzemet and pregnancy.

Anzemet Dosage

Adults may take 100 mg of Anzemet two hours before surgery to prevent nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV page also offers Anzemet dosage recommendations for the prevention of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy and includes tips for taking the drug.

Anzemet Drug Interactions

Amoxapine, methadone, and rifampin are medications that may cause Anzemet drug interactions. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may cause Anzemet interactions and explains the risk of developing QT prolongation during a drug interaction.

Anzemet for Chemotherapy

Anzemet Overdose

In one Anzemet overdose case, the patient experienced dizziness, low blood pressure, and arrhythmia. This eMedTV article explains how common Anzemet overdoses are and describes the treatment options that are available.

Anzemet Side Effects

Fever, fatigue, and dizziness are some of the most common side effects of Anzemet. Side effects, as this eMedTV article explains, are generally minor, but you should contact your doctor if you develop arrhythmia, chest pain, or allergic reactions.

Anzemet Uses

Anzemet is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works to prevent nausea and vomiting, and discusses possible "off-label" Anzemet uses.

Anzemet Warnings and Precautions

Anzemet may potentially cause a dangerous irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation. This eMedTV page contains other Anzemet warnings and precautions, including important information on who should not take the medication.

Aranesp

Aranesp is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat anemia due to chronic kidney failure or chemotherapy. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Aranesp, explains how and when to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Aranesp and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking Aranesp. This article from the eMedTV library offers more information on Aranesp and breastfeeding, and explains why the medication is not likely to pass through breast milk.

Aranesp and Pregnancy

When given to pregnant rats, Aranesp increased the risk of miscarriages and low birth weight. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Aranesp and pregnancy, and discusses the possible risks of using the drug while pregnant.