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Emetics and anti-emetics Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 main drugs used to induce emesis in small animals?

A

Xylazine and apomorphine

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What is the mechanism of action of xylazine?

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a2-adrenoceptor agonist, binds to receptors in CTZ

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How is xylazine administered?

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I.V. or I.M.

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What is the main use of xylazine?

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Emetic in cats

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5
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What are the side effects associated with xylazine?

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Sedation

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What is the mechanism of action of apomorphine?

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Dopamine agonist, binds to receptors in CTZ

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How is apomorphine administered?

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Parentrally (tablet can be placed under eye and removed once vomiting begins)

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What is the main use of apomorphine?

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Emetic in dogs

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What are the side effects associated with apomorphine?

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Protracted vomiting, excitement, restlessness

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In which species should vomiting never be induced?

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Horses and rabbits

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What are the 4 therapeutic options for preventing emesis?

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Phenothiazines, metoclopramide, neurokinin antagonists, 5HT3 antagonists

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What is the mechanism of action of phenothiazines?

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D2 antagonist

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Describe the pharmacokinetics of phenothiazines

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  • Oral administration
  • Well absorbed and distributed
  • Excreted by kidneys
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What are the main uses of pheothiazines?

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  • Broad spectrum anti-emetic

- Sedative

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What are the side effects associated with phenothiazines?

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Hypotension, bradycardia, sedation

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What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide?

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D2 antagonist

17
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Describe the pharmacokinetics of metoclopramide

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  • Oral, I.M., subcutaneous or slow I.V. administration
  • 1st pass metabolism
  • Excreted by kidneys
18
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What are the side effects associated with metoclopramide?

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Movement disorders and fatigue

19
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What are the main uses of metoclopramide?

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  • Anti-emetic

- Gastric motility disorders

20
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What is the mechanism of action of neurokinin antagonists?

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Nk-1 receptor antagonist

21
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Describe the pharmacokinetics of neurokinin antagonists

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  • Oral or subcutaneous administration

- Hepatic metabolism

22
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What are the main uses of neurokinin antagonists?

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Broad specturm anti-emetic

23
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Are there any side effects associated with neurokinin antagonists?

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Hypersalivation and diarrhoea

24
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Describe the mechanism of action of 5HT3 antagonists

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5HT3 antagonist

25
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What are the main uses of 5HT3 antagonists?

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Use if metoclopramide is uneffective

26
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Are there any side effects associated with 5HT3 antagonists?

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Usually well tolerated with few side effects

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