[Novel pharmacologic form of ondansetron (Zofran)--lingual tablets in the prevention of cytostatic chemotherapy-induced loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting].

Ondanserton (zofran), 16-32 mg/24 hr, lingual tablets, 2 days, was administered in 40 patients with advanced tumors who received combination chemotherapy (ABVD) (9 patients with Hodgkin's disease), CHOP (16--non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), gemzar + cisplatin (6--ovarian and 5--breast cancer), CAF, AC and taxol + carboplatin) (4). Distinct prophylactic antiemetic effect, delayed effect (94%) included, was reported in the CHOP group: full control--64% and partial control in gemzar + cisplatin treatment (27%). Loss of appetite was prevented in most patients receiving CHOP and gemzar + cisplatin. Untoward side-effects of ondansetron were not registered.