Antiemetics Flashcards

1
Q

Cyclizine acts on which receptors?

A

H1 antagonist

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2
Q

Promethazine acts on which receptors?

A

H1 antagonist

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3
Q

What are the side effects of H1 antagonist antiemetics?

A

Sedation

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4
Q

Metoclopromide acts on which receptors?

A

D2 antagonist

Also has some antagonist effects on serotonin receptors and increases gastric emptying

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5
Q

What are the side effects of metoclopromide?

A

Extrapyramidal side effects
Hyperprolactinaemia
Oculogyric crisis

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6
Q

Ondansetron acts on which receptors?

A

Serotonin (5HT3) antagonist

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7
Q

What are the side effects of Ondansetron?

A

Headaches

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8
Q

Domperidone acts on which receptors?

A

Dopamine antagonist

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