postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention now that Aloxi has this indication

May 2008

There's renewed interest in postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention now that Aloxi has this indication.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in about 30% of surgical patients overall...and up to 80% of high-risk patients.

Risk is higher in women...nonsmokers...patients on opioids... and those with a history of PONV or motion sickness.

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