Anti Emetic Anti Diarrheal IBD Flashcards
7 classes of antiemetic
- Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
- Substance P Neurokinin1 Antagonists
- Glucocorticoids
- Benzodiazepines
- Dopamine Antagonists
- Cannabinoids
- Anticholinergics/Antihistamines
side effect profile for antiemetics is usually
CNS
prototype for Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
ondansetron (Zofran)
how does ondansetron (Zofran) fxn
Block 5-HT3 Receptors (serotonin receptors) on the vagal neurons and in the CTZ
most effective antiemetic
ondansetron (Zofran
side effects of ondansetron (Zofran)
headache, diarrhea, dizziness, prolong QT interval (electrolyte abnormalities, bradycardia use caution)
use caution in which patient population with ondansetron (Zofran)
electrolyte abnormalities, bradycardia use caution b/c of risk of QT prolongation
indication for using ondansetron (Zofran)
chemo, postop, gastroenteritis
route for ondansetron (Zofran)
Oral, sublingual, IV
◦ Max dosing in a day
prototype for Substance P Neurokinin1Antagonists
aprepitant (Emend)
how does aprepitant (Emend) fxn
Blocks neurokin1type receptors (for substance P) in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
indication for using aprepitant (Emend)
Preventing postop N/V and Chemo induced n/v
admin of aprepitant (Emend)
Single agent or Used in conjunction with other antiemetics
◦ dexamethasone + ondansetron (Zofran)+ aprepitant (Emend)
drug-drug interactions: for aprepitant (Emend)
warfarin, oral contraceptive pills (need alternate form)
side effects of aprepitant (Emend)
fatigue and asthenia (loss of strength/energy)
aprepitant (Emend) route
oral formulation
prototype for Glucocorticoids
dexamethasone (Decadron)
how does dexamethasone (Decadron) fxn to help nausea?
MAO unknown
indication for using dexamethasone (Decadron) for n/v
chemo induced n/v
side effects of dexamethasone (Decadron)
No serious SE when used intermittently and short term
prototype for Benzodiazepines for nausea
lorazepam (Ativan)
indication for using lorazepam (Ativan) for nausea?
Used in chemo induced n/v–> suppression of anticipatory emesis
side effects of lorazepam (Ativan)
Sedation, retrograde amnesia