Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
Cyclizine acts on which receptors?
A
H1 antagonist
2
Q
Promethazine acts on which receptors?
A
H1 antagonist
3
Q
What are the side effects of H1 antagonist antiemetics?
A
Sedation
4
Q
Metoclopromide acts on which receptors?
A
D2 antagonist
Also has some antagonist effects on serotonin receptors and increases gastric emptying
5
Q
What are the side effects of metoclopromide?
A
Extrapyramidal side effects
Hyperprolactinaemia
Oculogyric crisis
6
Q
Ondansetron acts on which receptors?
A
Serotonin (5HT3) antagonist
7
Q
What are the side effects of Ondansetron?
A
Headaches
8
Q
Domperidone acts on which receptors?
A
Dopamine antagonist