Varubi

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009174",
  "term": "Varubi",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A drug used with other drugs in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Varubi blocks the action of a certain chemical in the central nervous system that may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking this chemical may lessen nausea and vomiting. Varubi is a type of antiemetic and a type of substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist. Also called rolapitant hydrochloride.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rolapitant hydrochloride"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/varubi/"
}