In 2 randomised, double-blind studies encompassing a total of 1,094 patients receiving chemotherapy that included cisplatin ≥ 70 mg/ m2, aprepitant in combination with an ondansetron/ dexamethasone regimen (see section 4.2) was compared with a standard regimen (placebo plus ondansetron 32 mg intravenously administered on Day 1 plus dexamethasone 20 mg orally on Day 1 and 8 mg orally twice daily on Days 2 to 4).