Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
How do antiemetics work?
A
by blocking the neurotransmitters in the vomiting centre, the cerebral cortex, the CTZ or the vestibular apparatus.
2
Q
What are the main classes of antiemetics?
A
The main classes of antiemetics include:
5-HT3 receptor antagonists:
Dopamine receptor antagonists:
NK1 receptor antagonists:
Cannabinoids:
Antihistamines:
Anticholinergics:
Glucocorticoids:
Benzodiazepines:
