Antiemetic Drug (motion sickness) Flashcards

1
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dopamine receptor antagonist Drugs

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Domperidone
Metoclopramide
Prochlorperazine maleate

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MOA of dopamine receptor antagonist

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blocks dopamine receptors enhancing motility in upper GI tract and accelerates gastric emptying

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side effects of domperidone

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dry mouth, migriane, headache

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4
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counselling points for domperidone

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take 15-30min before food

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5
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dosing for metoclopramide

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PO 10mg TDS mx 30mg/day

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side effects of metoclopramide

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drowsiness

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counselling points for metoclopramide

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  • take 30mins before food

- may cause drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery

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Dosing for prochlorperazine maleate

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PO 5-10mg TDS-QDS

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Side effects of prochlorperazine maleate

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constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness

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counselling points for prochlorperazine maleate

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  • medication can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery
  • do not drink alcohol
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Antihistamine Drugs

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  • Cinnarizine

- Dimenhydrinate

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Antihistamine MOA

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interfering with the signal transmission between vestibular apparatus of the inner ear and the vomiting centre of hypothalamus

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Dosing for Cinnarizine

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PO 25mg at least 1/2 hr before travelling, repeated every 6 hours

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Side effects for Cinnarizine

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drowsiness

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Counselling points for Cinnarizine

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  • can cause drowsiness, do not drive/operate machines

- do not drink alcohol

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Side effects for Dimenhydrinate

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drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth

17
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counselling points for dimenhydrinate

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  • can cause drowsiness, do not drive/operate machineries

- do not drink alcohol

18
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Selective 5HT3-receptors antagonist drugs

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  • ondansetron
19
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side effect of ondansetron

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constipation, fatigue, headache, malaise (discomfort)