Anti-emetic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-emetic drugs?
A
Anticholinergic
Antihistamines H1
Dopamin and serotonin blockers
Others
2
Q
Anticholinergic for anti-emetic effect
A
Escopolamine
3
Q
Antihistamines H1 names & use?
A
Dimenhydranite
Meclizine
Doxylamine
Vomiting from pregnancy and anti vertigo.
4
Q
Dopamin and serotonin blockers
D2 - or 5HT-3 blockers
A
Ondasetron 5HT-3 blocker
CLEBOPRIDE D2- and 5HT-3 blocker
METOCLOPRAMIDE D2- and 5HT-3 blocker
5
Q
Ondasetron action & use?
A
5HT-3 blocker for vomiting from chemotherapy
6
Q
METOCLOPRAMIDE: action and use?
A
D2- and 5HT-3 blocker
Most common used for vomiting!
7
Q
Other drugs name and use?
A
Cannabinoid –> For vomiting after chemotherapy
Benzodiazepines –> Before starting chemotherapy
Corticoidsteriods –> potentiate antiemetic effect of ondansetron
