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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting After Having Temozolamide For Glioma In Brain

MY SISTER AGED 68 HAS BEEN OPERATED FOR GLIOMA IN BRAIN SHE UNDERWENT RADIATION WITH TEMOZOLAMIDE 100 MG ALONG WITH IT . NOW SHE HAS RECOVERED A LOT AND BEEN ADVISED TEMOZOLAMIDE 100 MG THRICE A DAY FOR 5 DAYS A MONTH. THIS IS CAUSING TOO MUCH VOMITTING . SO WHAT DO YOU ADVICE AND WHICH ANTI EMETIC DO YOU ADVICE
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
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Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hello,

Ondansetron is a good alternative in such cases for the vomitng. It should be prescribed by the Doctor so, discuss with him for these issues.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting After Having Temozolamide For Glioma In Brain

Hello, Ondansetron is a good alternative in such cases for the vomitng. It should be prescribed by the Doctor so, discuss with him for these issues. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical