Antiemetics Flashcards

1
Q

if nauseated, good 1st line Tx to prescribe?

A
  • CYCLIZINE 50 mg 8 hourly IM, IV, PO for most cases
    (BUT causes fluid retention so NOT in cardiac cases or HF)

if not nauseated, prescribe PRN

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when to avoid metoclopramide?

A

PD
(D antagonist, ↑ Sx)

young women due to risk of dyskinesia (espec acute dystonia)

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3
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what antiemetic to give in HF?

when WOULDN’T you give this?

A

metoclopramide 10 mg 8 hourly IM, IV

parkinsonian
bowel obstructed

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4
Q

caution in HF/cardiac cases?

A

caution with cyclizine!

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