AntiEmetics Flashcards
SE of Prochloroperazine (compazine)
Extra pyramidal symptoms
Which anti nausea medicine is good for morning sickness/pregnancy
RED
CI?
Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine HCl (Diclegis)
dont take with MAOIs
what two drugs can be combined for the treatment of antiemetics?
benzo and antiemetic drug
benzos used in antiemesis
valium
ativan
how do pro kinetic drugs work?
name of drug?
increase peristalsis and causes evacuation
Metoclopramide (reglan
hint: raglan like it fixes you up
Metoclopramide (Regaln) SE?
psychiatric effects
Ondansetron (Zofran)
action?
use?
antagonize serotonin receptors to PREVENT emesis
cancer treatments, post op, radiation therapy
Aprepitant (Emend) SE
increased risk for serotonin syndrome
plays a role in mediating acute chemotherapy induced nausea and votmitting
Aprepitant Emend
amends you while you have chemo
marijuana derivative
action?
Dronabinol (marinol)
useful in nausea & vomitting increases appetite in cancer and elderly
Phosphorate carbohydrate solution. How does this treat n&v?
relaxing smooth muscles in GI tract
Scopolamine. How does this treat n&v?
route?
se?
motion sickness and radiation therapy
patch
anticholinergic SE like blurred vision
(anticholinergic)
