Ramosetron hydrochloride

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016359",
  "term": "Ramosetron hydrochloride",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The hydrochloride salt of ramosetron, a selective serotonin (5-HT) receptor antagonist with potential antiemetic activity. Upon administration, ramosetron selectively binds to and blocks the activity of 5-HT subtype 3 (5-HT3) receptors located in the vagus nerve terminal and in the vomiting center in the central nervous system (CNS), suppressing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.",
  "abbreviation": "RAM",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ramosetron-hydrochloride/"
}