What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Dolasetron comes as a tablet to be take orally, and in an injectable form.
The first dose of dolasetron is usually taken in a hospital or clinic 30 minutes before chemotherapy is begun or 15 minutes before anesthesia is stopped.
Take dolasetron exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Dolasetron can be taken with or without food, and with a full glass of water.
The injectable form of dolasetron is intended for intravenous use. However, it can also be used orally when mixed with apple or apple-grape juice as directed by your doctor. The mixture of dolasetron and juice is good for up to 2 hours at room temperature.
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