Anti-Cancer Therapy Supportive Care Medications:
Gemcitabine/Abraxane
Please review the following education for supportive care medications to help relieve symptoms of nausea/vomiting and diarrhea after your treatment.
Nausea & Vomiting
Ondansetron (Zofran) 8 mg disintegrating tablets
• Dissolve 1 tablet (8 mg) under the tongue every 8 hours as needed for nausea or vomiting
• This medication can be taken in addition to prochlorperazine if you are nauseous after treatment, but only on the 3rd day after treatment. It can cause constipation, so be sure to add a stool softener or laxative every day while you are taking this medication if you experience this side effect.
• If you are going home with a pump, this medication should not be used until after the pump is disconnected. You will receive a long-acting version of this medication during your treatment.
• The disintegrating tablets may be swallowed whole if you do not like the taste.