Pharmacologic Substance
dolasetron mesylate Audio
[ doh-lah-seh-tron meh-zih-layt ]
Effect:
Decreased Serotonin Activity; Emesis Suppression
May Prevent:
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
May Treat:
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
More Information:
ChemID; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to dolasetron mesylate:
  • A drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. It is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An indole derivative with antiemetic activity. As a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, dolasetron mesylate competitively blocks the action of serotonin at 5HT3 receptors, resulting in suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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