Dolasetron (Injection) (Anzemet) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Dolasetron Mesylate

Treats nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Also prevents and treats nausea and vomiting that may happen after surgery.

Anzemet
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dolasetron.

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you when it will be given.
An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
For chemotherapy treatment, this medicine is usually given as a single dose before each chemotherapy session
For surgery, this medicine is usually given as a single dose before or after surgery.
A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
Dolasetron may be mixed with juice and given by mouth to children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking diuretics (water pills), Tagamet®, rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®), or drugs to treat heart rhythm problems.
Make sure your doctor knows about all cancer medicines you may be receiving, especially drugs like doxorubicin (Adriamycin®) or daunorubicin (Cerubidine®).

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, especially heart rhythm problems. Also tell your doctor if you have low potassium or magnesium levels.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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