Tropisetron
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
5-HT3 antagonist, antiemetic.
Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.
Selective, competitive binding to 5-HT3 receptors in the brain, among other places. As a result, serotonin can no longer bind to its binding sites, the 5-HT3 receptors, and exert its effect. This directly prevents the development of nausea and vomiting, among other things.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Prophylaxis of cytostatic-induced nausea and vomiting.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pregnancy, lactation, children < 2 years, hypertension, cirrhosis of the liver, renal failure.
Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.
Do not use during pregnancy or lactation (insufficient data available; it is not known whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk).
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
5 mg slowly i.v. or as a short infusion immediately before chemotherapy, afterwards up to 5 days 5 mg/day p.o. For peroral therapy 0.2 ml injection solution/kg bw (= 0.2 mg/kg bw) up to max. 5 ml (1 amp. 5 mg/ml) can be mixed with orange juice or cola and drunk. For the intake of 5 mg/day 1 Kps. p.o. can also be taken.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
- Cutaneous ADRs: Occasional allergic or anaphylactic reactions. Slight exanthematic skin changes and oedema, especially facial oedema. Local reactions at the infusion site.
- Extracutaneous ADRs: headache, dizziness, hypertension, lymphadenopathy, gastrointestinal disorders (constipation or diarrhea), arthralgia.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
Phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampicin lead to a reduction of the tropisetron level.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Use in children, hypersensitivity reactions to other 5-HT3 antagonists.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
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