Anti-emetics Flashcards
What are the 4 main categories of antiemetic?
D2 antagonists
H2 antagonists
antimuscarinics
5HT3 (serotonin) antagonists
What are the prokinetic antiemetics?
domperidone metoclopromide (don perinon and meat)
Which are the dopamine antagonists antiemetics?
domperidone metoclopramide prochlorperzaine haloperidol (levopromazine)
Which are the antimuscarnic antiemetics?
hyoscine bromide
Which are the H2 antagonist antiemetics?
cyclizine
levopromazine
Which antiemetics are serotonin antagnoists?
ondansetron
levopromazine
Which antiemetics are given in palliative care?
haloperidol
levopromazine
Which antiemetics are for brain causes e.g. vertigo?
cyclizine
prochloperazine
Which antiemetic can be given buccal in the community?
prochloperazine
Which antiemetics are given post op or for GI symptoms?
domperidone
metoclopramide
Which antiemetic is given in chemo?
ondansetron
Which antiemetics are good for morning sickness?
cyclizine
ondansetron
