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The receptor involved in chemotheraphy induced vomiting is:

A
Histamine H1 receptor
B
Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor
C
Dopamine D2 receptor
D
Opioid m receptor
High-Yield Explanation
Ondansetron:- It is the prototype of the new class of selective 5-HT3 antagonists that have shown efficacy in controlling nausea and vomiting following administration of highly emetic anticancer drugs and radiotherapy. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-175 Ondansetron is the DOC for early vomiting and nausea due to chemotheraphy and radiotherapy.

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