Emetics Flashcards

1
Q

Are drugs used to induce vomiting

A

Emetics

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2
Q

Emesis

A

Induced vomiting

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3
Q

Acts on Chemoreceptor trigger zone and acts within 5 minutes

A

Apomorphine

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4
Q

Acts reflexly on chemoreceptor trigger zone and action takes 15 minutes

A

Ipecacuanha

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5
Q

What is the mode of action of ipecacuanha?

A

Irritation of gastric mucosa and directly on chemoreceptor trigger zone.

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