... chemoreceptor trigger zone, such as ondansetron. These medications have proven to be safe and effective for both adults and children and generally have only mild side effects. Another group of drugs proven safe and effective for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced vomiting are medications which block dopamine receptors such as metoclopramide and haloperidol. Other dopamine-blocking medications such as the phenothiazine medications which include ... remain "third choice" medications. Further medications, such as certain steroids and minor tranquilizers, have proven safe and effective f...

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