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Risk factors

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The following groups are susceptible to chemotherapy-induced emesis:

  • young more than old
  • females more than males
  • moderate alcohol drinkers more than heavy drinkers
  • patient's with pre-existing nausea
  • patient's with nause and vomiting after previous chemotherapy

Reference:

  1. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2005; 43(8):57-61.

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