Emetics And Antiemetics

Question 1

What are the different form of Dimenhydranate

Answer 1

Gavol -suppository 100 mg and 50 mg ( list 4)

50 mg tablet( list 4)

Iv 50 mg / ml ( list 4)

12.5 mg / 5 ml liquid (list 2)

Question 2

Name other list 2 medication that may be used for N&V

Answer 2

Maaalax ( MgOh )
Milk of Magnesia
DICA ( AlOh )

Dose :15 ml q4h

Question 3

Name the drugs that are used to treat CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED NAUSEA AND VOMITING

Answer 3

Dexamethasone
Granisetron or ondansetron (5 HT RAs )
Aprepitant

Question 4

What is the drug of choice for N&V in pregnancy

Answer 4

Dietary change
Ginger tea

Pyridoxine ( V B6) 10 mg 4 times daily

Or

Ondansetron 2 my 3 times daily as alternative

Question 5

What are the neurotransmitter involve in vomiting

Answer 5

Dopamine
Histamin
Acytlycoline
Serotonin

Question 6

Non pharmalogical therapy for N&V

Answer 6

Avoid excessive food
Genger