Anti-emetics Flashcards
1
Q
What system is mainly involved in peristalsis and segmentation ?
A
Enteric nervous system
2
Q
Name some H1 antihistamines
A
Cyclizine
Cinnarazine
promethazine
3
Q
Name an antimuscarinic
antiemetic
When is it commonly used
A
Hyoscine hydrobromide
Travel sickness
4
Q
Name a 5-HT3 antagonist antiemetic
when are they commonly used ?
A
“-setron” e.g. granisetron, ondansetron, palonosetron
Effective for all forms of vomiting
Post-operative vomiting, radiotherapy, or with administration of cytotoxic drugs
5
Q
Name a dopamine antagonist antiemetetic
When is it commonly used
A
Metoclopramide, domperidone
Preferred for chemotherapy
6
Q
what antiemetics can be used in pregnancy ( if severe)
A
Metoclopriamide
Promethazine
