The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of 2 doses of an approved drug for a new indication in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients receiving general anesthesia for open abdominal surgery requiring overnight hospital stay.

The duration of treatment is 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient is at least 18 years of age.
• Patient is scheduled to undergo open abdominal surgery requiring overnight hospital stay (24-hour hospital stay after end of surgery).
• Patient is scheduled to receive general anesthesia.
• Patient is scheduled to receive postoperative medication.