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Is there an alternative to corticosteroids to control vomiting during chemotherapy? A new study attempts to find out
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- An Indian multicentre phase III trial found that an olanzapine-based regimen, which is non-steroidal, was not inferior to the standard dexamethasone-based prophylaxis, which is a steroid, for vomiting control.
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Nov 1, 2026 · Updated 11/1/2026, 1:37:58 PM · Reported with: The Hindu Health
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