Monday, September 19, 2011

Q: Which anti-psychotic drug has shown efficacy in preventing severe Nausea-Vomitting?


Answer: Zyprexa

Olanzapine (Zyprexa) has has been shown off-label use as an antiemetic, particularly for the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It is said to be very effective if use with palonosetron and dexamethasone.