dolasetron-mesylate

Description: Dolasetron mesylate (MDL-73147) is a potent serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Its main effect is to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a nerve that activates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata. It does not have much antiemetic effect when symptoms are due to motion sickness. This drug does not have any effect on dopamine receptors or muscarinic receptors.

References:

1. Faria C, et al. Outcomes Associated with 5-HT3-RA Therapy Selection in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Retrospective Claims Analysis. Am Health Drug Benefits. 2014 Jan; 7(1):50-8.

2. Schwartzberg L, et al. Pooled analysis of phase III clinical studies of palonosetron versus ondansetron, dolasetron, and granisetron in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Support Care Cancer. 2014 Feb; 22(2):469-77.

3. Long-term Use of Ondansetron, Dolasetron and Granisetron for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness and Safety Internet. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2014 Apr 23. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK269203/ PubMed PMID: 25610941.

Related CAS#: 115956-12-2 (free base); 115956-13-3 (mesylate); 878143-33-0 (mesylate hydrate)