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Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Oral and Intravenous Administration of Combination NEPA in the Prophylaxis of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Both oral and intravenous administration of a combination of netupitant (a neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist − NK1RA) with palonosetron (a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist) offer prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) for up to 5 days after its administration. Although the i.v. form of netupitant (fosnetupitant) + palonosetron (NEPA) did not lead to injection site reactions or anaphylactic reactions in a Phase III study, hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions have been described with other i.v. administered NK1RAs. Thus,…
Cost Effectiveness of Netupitant/Palonosetron Combination in the Prophylaxis of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A recently published study compared the costs of achieving a complete response to antiemetic…
Impact of Oral Antidiabetics on Heart Failure
Diabetes mellitus is primarily perceived as a risk factor for ischemic heart disease and general atherosclerotic...
Position of Levodropropizine in Cough Therapy
An international group of specialists focused in 2016–2017 on a detailed evaluation of current…
Cost Effectiveness of FVIII Substitution Versus Non-Factor Therapy for Hemophilia A
With new treatment options for hemophilia A without inhibitors, the question of cost-effectiveness…
The World of Viruses is Constantly Evolving and Bringing Us New Surprises
The last decade has been marked by the emergence of new, as well as re-emerging human pathogens responsible...
Vascular Disease in the Gradually Aging Population of Hemophiliacs: An Underestimated Problem?
The aging population of individuals with hemophilia brings new experiences and challenges, leading…
Less Ventricular Arrhythmias and ICD Shocks After Introduction of Sacubitril/Valsartan
Is the decrease in the incidence of sudden cardiac death among patients using sacubitril/valsartan…
Diosmin – Still an Important Modality in the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency is a highly prevalent disease in the Western population. Unfortunately,...
Europe and Tooth Decay: The Situation is Improving Thanks to Fluorides and New Technologies
How to prevent tooth decay? This question has been addressed by doctors for several centuries. A…
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