Dolasetron binds to 5-HT3 receptors located on vagal neurons in the GI tract, blocking signals to the vomiting center, thus preventing nausea and vomiting. (medscape.com)
Selective2
Palonosetron is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist with long half-life (40 h) that blocks 5-HT3 receptors peripherally and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone. (medscape.com)
These new selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonists marked a significant improvement in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. (nicerx.com)
Reuptake inhibitors3
When used for these conditions, they are classified as serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) and include Desyrel (trazodone). (nicerx.com)
Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) are typically used as antidepressants. (nicerx.com)
After being released, the serotonin binds to receptors in your stomach and transmits impulses through the central nervous system (CNS) to an area of your brain known as the vomiting center. (nicerx.com)
Regimen3
Prophylaxis with antiemetic agents before and following cancer treatment is often essential to ensure the administration of the entire chemotherapy regimen. (medscape.com)
The standard antiemetic regimen currently recommended for prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis includes a serotonin (5-HT3) antagonist and a corticosteroid. (brad.ac.uk)
incompletely understood, the selection of an appropriate In some instances, specific areas of research need are antiemetic regimen is possible and can have an impact on indicated in this article. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
Zofran1
Zofran is indicated to treat postoperative, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy-induced nausea/vomiting. (nicerx.com)
Neurons2
With 5-HT release and subsequent binding to 5-HT3 receptors, vagal neurons are stimulated and transmit signals to the VC, resulting in nausea and vomiting. (medscape.com)
Generation of serotoninneurons (SNs) from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) provides a promising platform to explore the mechanisms of serotonin-associated neuropsychiatric disorders. (bvsalud.org)
Highly emetogenic2
This agent is widely used in combination with serotonin (5-HT) receptor antagonists to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by highly emetogenic agents (eg, cisplatin). (medscape.com)
Using data obtained in 2 Phase II clinical trials of aprepitant in patients receiving chemotherapy based on the highly emetogenic chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin, we compared the time course of antiemetic effect of aprepitant, a 5-HT3 antagonist, or a combination of both. (brad.ac.uk)
Dopamine3
Increased activity of central neurotransmitters (dopamine in the CTZ or acetylcholine in the VC) appears to be a major mediator in inducing vomiting. (medscape.com)
Metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist that enhances the response to acetylcholine of tissue in the upper GI tract, causing antiemetic activity. (medscape.com)
Advances in antiemetic therapy for chemotherapy-induced emesis have resulted in improved protection against symptoms occurring within 24 h of chemotherapy. (brad.ac.uk)
Over the entire observation period (up to 7 days post-cisplatin), patients who received the NK1 antagonist had a superior prevention of emesis. (brad.ac.uk)
However, in the first 24 h after cisplatin, emesis occurred in fewer patients who received the 5-HT3 antagonist than in patients who did not receive this class of drug. (brad.ac.uk)
The difference in the time course of emesis blockade observed with two different classes of receptor antagonists provides substantial evidence for involvement of separate pathophysiological mechanisms in chemotherapy-induced vomiting. (brad.ac.uk)
Naylor, R.J., Aapro, M, Hesketh, P.J., Van Belle, S. (2003) Differential involvement of neurotransmitters through the time course of cisplatin-induced emesis as revealed by therapy with specific receptor antagonists. (brad.ac.uk)
It has significant activity at only 5-HT3 receptors which helps its effectiveness at preventing emesis (vomiting) for longer periods when compared to first-generation medications. (nicerx.com)
This goal is achieved reliability, reproducibility, clinical applicability, clinical flex- for many patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation ibility, clarity, multidisciplinary process, review of evidence, therapy, and is based on clinical and basic research that has and documentation.4 steadily improved the control of emesis over the last 20 In formulating recommendations for antiemetic usage, years. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
the need to prevent acute chemotherapy- and radiation-induced It is also important to note that not all relevant questions emesis. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
Additionally, managing special and difficult emetic regarding emesis in cancer care have been addressed by problems and selecting the proper antiemetic approach necessi- clinical trials. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
Cisplatin1
Serotonin mediates the early vomiting process that occurs within 8¿12 h following cisplatin-based chemotherapy, after which time substance P acting at NK1 receptors becomes the dominant mediator of vomiting. (brad.ac.uk)
Aloxi is indicated in the prevention of postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting. (nicerx.com)
5-HT3 receptor antagonists are a class of prescription drugs best known as antiemetics used for the treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. (nicerx.com)
Cells that line your gastrointestinal tract release serotonin when they are damaged by chemo or radiation therapy. (nicerx.com)
Alteration1
Based on the above results, Li01 may have the potential to effectively alleviate constipation by regulating the 5-HT pathway and alteration of the gut microbiota. (bvsalud.org)
Metabolism1
We studied the effect of acute ethanol administration on the expression of the early response c-fos gene and metabolism of serotonin and catecholamines in the brain structures of B6-1473C and B6-1473G congenic mouse strains differing in the single-nucleotide substitution C1473G in the Tph2 gene and activity of the encoded enzyme. (bvsalud.org)
Radiation therapy1
Combination platinum-based chemotherapy, as well as thoracic radiation therapy, is typically administered in the treatment of limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC). (medscape.com)
Medication1
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Nausea1
5-HT3 receptor blockers reduce nausea and vomiting through the binding and inhibition of the serotonin receptors involved in this process. (nicerx.com)
Symptoms2
However, the vomiting which tends to occur beyond 24 h after chemotherapy (delayed-phase vomiting) is still relatively poorly controlled by the currently available drugs, suggesting that more than one mechanism may mediate these symptoms. (brad.ac.uk)
Li01 also promoted the expression of 5-HT receptor 3 and 4, indicating that the 5-HT signaling pathway may play a critical role in the mechanism by which Li01 alleviate constipation symptoms. (bvsalud.org)
Combination1
Combination chemotherapy is also administered to patients with extensive-stage SCLC, although this form of the disease remains incurable with current management options. (medscape.com)
Patients2
Furthermore, the majority of treatment failures in patients who received the NK1 antagonist occurred within the first 8¿12 h of chemotherapy, whereas the treatment failures in patients who received a 5-HT3 antagonist were more evenly distributed over time. (brad.ac.uk)
not intended to supplant physician judgment with respect to As antiemetic usage has grown, the classes of agents available particular patients or special clinical situations. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
They cannot for antiemetic treatment, the number of agents, and the indica- be considered to be inclusive of all proper methods of care or tions for antiemetics have all increased as well. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
Activity1
Dexamethasone also has antiemetic activity, but its mechanism of action is unknown. (medscape.com)
Release1
Antagonist for the postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic D2 receptors in the brain and decreases the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones. (essentialsofmedicine.com)
Important1
Tryptophan hydroxylase 2 is a key enzyme in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which plays an important role in the regulation of behavior and various physiological functions. (bvsalud.org)
Central nervou1
At higher doses, metoclopramide blocks serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of the central nervous system (CNS). (medscape.com)