Anti emetics Flashcards
1
Q
What anti emetic is particularly useful for travel sickness?
A
Anti muscarinic, hyoscine hydrobromide
2
Q
What anti emetics are useful for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting?
A
Serotonin receptor antagonists, e.g. odansetron and granisetron
Dexamethasone
3
Q
When might you add lorazepam to an anti-emetic regime?
A
If anxiety is contributing to the symptoms
4
Q
What anti-emetics can be used for post operative treatment?
A
Cyclizine (antihistamine)
5
Q
What anti-emetic can be used in pregnancy?
A
Promethazine
