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How Long Does Nausea Due To Paclitaxol And Carboplatin Infusion Persist?
Duration of nausea after paclitaxol and carboplatin infusion. For How many days post infusion does this last? Carbo and taxol 175 mg/ m2 q 21 days. Seem worse and lasts longer with each cycle. Also can t you just give one question a answer for free?
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
Hello,
Platinum-containing chemo agents are notorious for vomiting and nausea.
It will last for five to seven days post infusion. You can use potent antiemetics like domeperidone or ondansreron to prevent vomiting,
Avoid spicy foods as it might exacerbates the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Platinum-containing chemo agents are notorious for vomiting and nausea.
It will last for five to seven days post infusion. You can use potent antiemetics like domeperidone or ondansreron to prevent vomiting,
Avoid spicy foods as it might exacerbates the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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