Clonidine for anticipatory nausea and vomiting: A pilot study examining dose-toxicity relationships and potential for further study

J. H. Fetting, V. R. Sheidler, M. E. Stefanek, J. P. Enterline

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Abstract

In preparation for studies of noradrenergic activity in anticipatory nausea and vomiting, we performed an open-dose study of clonidine to examine dose-toxicity relationships and indications of antiemetic activity. Nine patients, three each at 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 mg/day, received clonidine twice a day for 5 days before chemotherapy. Unwanted effects, principally blood pressure reduction, dry mouth, and sedation, accumulated between 4 and 5 μg/kg/day. Four of eight evaluable patients had no anticipatory symptoms on clonidine. It is concluded that clonidine, at a dose of 4 μg/kg/day, might safely probe the role of noradrenergic activity in anticipatory nausea and vomiting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)409-410
Number of pages2
JournalCancer Treatment Reports
Volume71
Issue number4
StatePublished - 1987

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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