anti-emetics Flashcards by Ellie Fox | Brainscape

Q

name an example of H3 agonists?

A

betahistine hydrochloride

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what does betahistine hydrochloride target?

A

anti vertigo

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name two examples of muscarinic receptor antagonists?

A

hyoscine, scopolaimine

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name 2 example of dopamine receptor antagonists?

A

phenothiazines (morning sickness)
metoclopramide
domperidone

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Q

name 2 examples of serotonin receptor antagonist?

A

ondansetron

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Q

name an example of neurokinin-1 antagonist?

A

aprepitants

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what drugs are used for morning sickness?

A

promethazine, phenothiazines

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what drugs are used for motion sickness?

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hyoscine, premethazine, cyclizine

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what drugs are used to treat PONV?

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phenothiazines, metoclopramide

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what drugs are used to treat CINV?

A

ondansetron, phenothiazines

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what drugs are used to treat opioid emesis?

A

haloperidol/ metoclopramide

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what drugs are used to treat anticipatory emesis?

A

bezodiazepines

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what is the syrup of ipecac used for?

A

activates CTZ and causes emesis

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what is the function of apomorphine?

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directly stimulated CTZ and VC to causes emesis

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name 3 examples of drugs used to induce emesis?

A

syrup of ipecac, apomorphine, activated charcoal

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