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Antiemetics Flashcards

1
Q

Anti-emetics treats?

A

Nausea and vomiting

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anti-emetics is associated with what symptoms?

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anxiety and depression symptoms

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excess ___________ and ______________ causes N&V

A

dopamine and serotonin

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4
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Pharmacodynamics of anti-emetics

A

Dopamine antagonist (inhibits excess release of dopamine causing N&V)

Specific serotonin receptor antagonists

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Anti-emetic meds

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Metoclopramide (acts directly in the GIT and vomiting centre) - can cross blood brain barrier

Domperidone

Droperidol (typical antipsychotics)

Ondansetron (serotonin receptor antagonist)

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