Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
What are some common anti emetics?
A
Metoclopramide Domperidone Ondansetron Cyclizine Levomepromazine Dexamethasone
2
Q
What anti-emetic is first line in chemo?
A
Ondansetron
3
Q
What anti-emetic is used in Parkinson’s and why?
A
Domperidone
Doesn’t cross blood brain barrier
4
Q
When is cyclizine used?
A
Bowel obstruction Motion sickness Vertigo GA Opioid nausea
5
Q
When is dexamethasone sued as an anti-emetic?
A
Chemotherapy
Often as adjunct to ondansetron
6
Q
What is metoclopramide used in?
A
Opioid nausea
Nausea with early satiety
Constipation and nausea
AVOID in bowel obstruction
7
Q
What is the mechanism of metoclopramide?
A
Speeds up gut
Acts on dopamine receptors
