Dolasetron (Anzemet)

Question 1

Classification:

Answer 1

• Antiemetic

Question 2

Action:

Answer 2

• Prevents/ reduces nausea/vomiting by binding and blocking a receptor for the brain chemical serotonin

Question 3

Indications:

Answer 3

• Prevent and treat nausea/vomiting

Question 4

Adverse Effects:

Answer 4

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• ABD pain
• Hypotension
• HTN
• ECG changes (Prolonged PR and QT intervals, widened QRS)
• Bradycardia
• Tachycardia
• Syncope

Question 5

Contraindications:

Answer 5

• Known sensitivity
• Use w/ caution in hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, cardiac arrhythmias

Question 6

Dosage (Adult):

Answer 6

• 12.5 mg IV, IO