Antiemetic Agents Flashcards
Droperidol (Inapsine)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose
Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist
Dystonia, prolonged QTc, and decreased seizure threshold
0.5-1.25 mg IV
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Mechanism of action
Side effects
Dose
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Dizziness, headache, and QTc prolongation
4 mg IV
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose
D2 receptor antagonist
Dystonia, prolonged QTc, and decreased seizure threshold
1 mg IV
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose
Unknown
Anal/vulvar pruritis and hyperglycemia
4 mg IV
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Mechanism of Action
Side effects
Dose
Dopamine receptor antagonist
GI upset with abdominal cramping and dystonia
10 mg IV
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose
Antihistamine
Sedation and decreased seizure threshold
6.25 mg IV
Scopolamine
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
Dose
Anticholinergic
Dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, and urinary retention
1.5 mg transderm