Antiemetics Flashcards
What are the 2 classes of anti-emetics?
H1 antagonists
D2 Antagonists
What is the MOA of Promethiazine?
Non-selective central and peripheral H1 antagonist
Some D2 antagonism
What are the serious side effects of Promethiazine?
Thrombocytopenia
Agranulocytosis
What is the black box for Promethiazine?
Respiratory depression
Gangrene
What happens when Promethiazine interacts with Macrolides, Azoles, or CAIs?
Prolonged QT segment
Promethiazine may impair the metabolism of which drug?
Beta-blockers
Which drugs interact with Promethiazine to cause an additive effect?
Anticholinergics
Sedating antihistamines
Olopatadine
There is a seizure warning when Promethiazine interacts with which substance?
Omega-6
What is the MOA of Chlorpromazine?
D2 antagonism
What are the common side effects of Chlorpromazine?
Blurred vision
Ocular pigmentation
Photosensitivity
What is the serious side effect of Chlorpromazine?
Blood dyscrasias
There is a seizure risk when Chlorpromazine interacts with what?
Omega-6
What type of drug is Ondansteron?
5-HT3 Antagonist
What is the indication for Ondansteron?
Chemo/e-ray nausea and vomiting
What are the serious adverse effects of Ondansteron?
SJS
TEN
Serotonin syndrome