Treatment of intractable hyperemesis gravidarum by ondansetron

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a disabling condition. It is not uncommon that patients request termination of pregnancy because of intolerable symptoms and psychological stress. We report a case in which termination of pregnancy was avoided by the use of ondansetron to treat the hyperemesis gravidarum.

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2002-10, Vol.105 (1), p.73-74
Main Authors: Siu, Shing S.N, Yip, Shing-Kai, Cheung, Chun W, Lau, Tze K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antiemetics - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Cesarean Section
Diabetes, Gestational - complications
Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy
Female
Gestational Age
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hospitalization
Humans
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperemesis Gravidarum - drug therapy
Medical sciences
Ondansetron
Ondansetron - therapeutic use
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Hyperemesis gravidarum is a disabling condition. It is not uncommon that patients request termination of pregnancy because of intolerable symptoms and psychological stress. We report a case in which termination of pregnancy was avoided by the use of ondansetron to treat the hyperemesis gravidarum.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/S0301-2115(02)00116-1