Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Antipsychotic: Prochlorperazine
2
Q
Emetogenic potential
A
Capacity of drug to induce vomitting
3
Q
MOA
A
Blocks dopamine receptors in brain
Inhibits signals to vomiting center
4
Q
Side effects
A
Anti cholinergic
EPS
5
Q
Other anti-emetics
A
Benzodiazepine, corticosteroids, antihistamines,
6
Q
Considerations
A
Don’t give orally
7
Q
serotonin receptor blocker prototype
A
Ondansetron