User:Mr. Ibrahem/Tropisetron

Tropisetron, sold under the brand names Navoban among others, is a medication mainly used to for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It may be used with dexamethasone for greater effect. Benefits are similar to ondansetron. It can be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.

Side effects may include diarrhea, dry mouth, and headache. Other side effects may include allergic reactions. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.

Tropisetron was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1992. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to ondansetron. It is available in Europe but not the United States.