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The correct IV dosage for Granisetron is 10 mcg/kg of body weight. We apologize for the error and any confusion this may have caused.
In the May/June 2001 issue, in the article "Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment: A Guide for Informed Choices by Cancer Survivors" (Brown J, Byers T, Thompson K, et al. CA Cancer J Clin 2001;51:153-187), an error occurred on page 173.
The statement "Using a high-protein, low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen helps decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure, whereas chocolate, fat, alcohol, coffee, and compounds containing carminatives (e.g., oil of spearmint, peppermint, garlic, and onion) may increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure, and should be avoided,"182 was printed incorrectly.
The statement should have read: "Using a high-protein, low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen helps increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure, whereas chocolate, fat, alcohol, coffee, and compounds containing carminatives (e.g., oil of spearmint, peppermint, garlic, and onion) may decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure, and should be avoided."182 We apologize for the error and any confusion this may have caused.
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