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Comparative Efficacy of Novel Versus Traditional Antiemetic Agents in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting With Moderate or Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review.

Sally M Nashed, Rami Kamal A Morcos, Muhammad Atif, Abdullah Shehryar, Abdur Rehman, Reema Kumari, Safiyyah M Khan, Waleed Hassan, Muhammad Roshan Zeb, Talha A Zia and 1 more

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Sally M NashedDepartment of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGY.
Rami Kamal A MorcosDepartment of General Surgery, Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital, Cairo, EGY.
Muhammad AtifDepartment of General Medicine, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Abdullah ShehryarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.
Abdur RehmanDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Reema KumariDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK.
Safiyyah M KhanDepartment of Research Methodology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
Waleed HassanDepartment of Medicine, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Muhammad Roshan ZebDepartment of Pharmacy, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, PAK.
Talha A ZiaDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Syed JameelDepartment of Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This systematic review critically evaluates the comparative efficacy of novel and traditional antiemetic agents in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving moderate or highly emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC/HEC). The findings suggest that novel agents, such as netupitant/palonosetron (NEPA), olanzapine, and transdermal granisetron (GTDS), offer comparable or superior efficacy to traditional antiemetic regimens, including standard options like aprepitant combined with 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists and corticosteroids. These novel agents demonstrate strong effectiveness in controlling both acute and delayed CINV and offer practical advantages, such as simplified dosing regimens and improved patient adherence, particularly in resource-limited settings. Additionally, traditional regimens incorporating aprepitant remain effective in preventing CINV. However, the review highlights the need for more direct comparisons between novel and traditional agents, as well as further studies evaluating novel therapies in real-world clinical settings. Future research should focus on larger, long-term trials to better establish the role of novel antiemetic agents and optimize CINV management strategies.

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antiemetic agentschemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (cinv)comparative efficacyhighly emetogenic chemotherapy (hec)moderate emetogenic chemotherapy (mec)

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PMID39618683
PMCPMC11608080

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