NK1 receptor antagonist
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nk1-receptor-antagonist-198-11442501
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NK1 receptor antagonist
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Neurokinin 1 (NK1) antagonists (-pitants) are a novel class of medications that possesses unique antidepressant, anxiolytic, and antiemetic properties. NK-1 antagonists boost the efficacy of 5-HT3 antagonists to prevent nausea and vomiting. The discovery of neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonists was a turning point in the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. An example of a drug in this class is aprepitant. Chemotherapy-induced emesis appears to consist of acut
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NK1_receptor_antagonist
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2023-12-05T03:23:30Z
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