Emetics - induce vomiting

Question 1

MOA

Answer 1

many mechanism/signals cause vomiting but mainly thought

CTZ (chemotrigger zone): predominantly dopamine driven

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

induce vominting for toxin ingestion

Question 3

Apomorphine

Answer 3

dopamine agonist at the CTZ
indices 100% emesis in dogs.
Not for use in cats
combine tablet with water, inject IV or SC

Question 4

Xylazine, used for emesis in which species?

Answer 4

cats