Anti emetics Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of drug is cyclizine?
A
Histamine (H1) receptor antagonist
2
Q
What kind of drug is ondansetron?
A
5HT3 receptor antagonist
3
Q
What kind of drug is prochlorperazine?
A
Dopamine (D2 receptor antagonist)
4
Q
List 4 anti emetics commonly used after surgery?
A
Prochlorperzine
Cyclizine
Ondansetron
Dexamethasone
5
Q
What are some common side effects of cyclizine?
A
Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, drowsiness (Due to the anti muscarinic effects of this drug)
6
Q
Where does cyclizine work to prevent nausea ad vomiting?
A
Vestibular apparatus
Chemoreceptor trigger zone
7
Q
What is one potentially serious side effect of ondansetron?
A
Prolongation of the QT interval
