Antiemetic Agents Flashcards

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Droperidol (Inapsine)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose

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Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist
Dystonia, prolonged QTc, and decreased seizure threshold
0.5-1.25 mg IV

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Ondansetron (Zofran)
Mechanism of action
Side effects
Dose

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5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Dizziness, headache, and QTc prolongation
4 mg IV

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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose

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D2 receptor antagonist
Dystonia, prolonged QTc, and decreased seizure threshold
1 mg IV

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Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose

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Unknown
Anal/vulvar pruritis and hyperglycemia
4 mg IV

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Mechanism of Action
Side effects
Dose

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Dopamine receptor antagonist
GI upset with abdominal cramping and dystonia
10 mg IV

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Promethazine (Phenergan)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose

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Antihistamine
Sedation and decreased seizure threshold
6.25 mg IV

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Scopolamine
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose

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Anticholinergic
Dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, and urinary retention
1.5 mg transderm

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