5-HT3 antagonists Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of a 5-HT3 antagonist?
A
Ondansetron
2
Q
What is the most common side effect of 5-HT3 antagonists?
A
Constipation
3
Q
What are they primarily used for?
A
The management of chemotherapy related nausea
4
Q
What part of the brain do they act on?
A
The chemoreceptor trigger zone area in the medulla oblongata
