Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Nausea and vomiting are frequent problems in the postoperative period. The introduction of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists has stimulated interest and research in this area. ⋯ The choice of antiemetic drugs for treatment and prophylaxis should be guided by consideration of effect mechanism, side-effects, clinical documentation and total costs. No single drug is fully effective and combination therapy should be considered in resistant cases.