What is an example of an NK antagonist?
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According to the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)/European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), NK antagonists are strongly recommended for preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). A primary and widely used example of an NK antagonist is aprepitant, a medication that targets specific receptors in the brain to block the vomiting reflex.
