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Brand Names: Anzemet

Generic Name: dolasetron (Pronunciation: doe LAS e tron)

• What is dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• What are the possible side effects of dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• What is the most important information I should know about dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• How should I take dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Anzemet)?
• What happens if I overdose (Anzemet)?
• What should I avoid while taking dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• What other drugs will affect dolasetron (Anzemet)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is dolasetron (Anzemet)?

Dolasetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Dolasetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy).

Dolasetron may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Anzemet 100 mg

oval, pink, imprinted with 100, ANZEMET

What are the possible side effects of dolasetron (Anzemet)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fast or pounding heartbeats;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing; or
• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache;
• tired feeling;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• chills, shivering;
• dizziness;
• fever, sweating; or
• rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about dolasetron (Anzemet)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dolasetron or to similar medicines such as ondansetron (Zofran), granisetron (Kytril), or palonosetron (Aloxi).

Before taking dolasetron, tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm disorder; a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome, or an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).

Dolasetron is usually taken 1 hour before chemotherapy or 2 hours before surgery. Tell your doctor if you forget to take the medication within the specified amount of time before your procedure.

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