Antiemetic Class Side Effects

Question 1

What drugs may cause QT elongation?

Answer 1

setrons

Question 2

What are some side effects of setrons?

Answer 2

Constipation
Dizziness
Headache
small QT elongation

Question 3

Which drugs give anticholinergic effects?

Answer 3

Scopolamine

Antihistamines

Question 4

What is important about giving NK1 antagonists when it comes to chemotherapy?

Answer 4

They are metabolized by CYP3A4

Question 5

What are some side effects of NK1 antagonists?

Answer 5

Fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea

Question 6

What are some side effects for H1 antihistamines?

Answer 6

Anticholinergic (confusion dry mouth urinary retention)
Interact with Antibiotics
Contraindicated in pregnancy

Question 7

What are some side effects of Nabilone and Dronabinol?

Answer 7

Euphoria
Hallucination
Sedation
Dry mouth
Increased appetite

Question 8

What is different about aprepitant and fosaprepitant?

Answer 8

Aprepitant is oral

Fosaprepitant is IV