Gastrointestinal Stimulants/Nonphenothiazines Flashcards
1
Q
Medication
A
metoclopramide
2
Q
Action
A
Stimulant: stimulates parasympathetic activity within GI tract increasing GI secretions and motility
nonphenothiazines: acts to slow responsiveness of nerve cells in CTZ to circulating chemicals that induce vomiting
3
Q
Indications
A
Stimulant:
- rapid movement of GI contents is desirable
- diabetic gastroparesis
Nonphenothiazines:
- prevention of nausea & vomiting
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- allergy
- GI obstruction
5
Q
Cautions
A
- pregnancy
- lactation
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- intestinal spasms
- cramping
- decreased BP & HR
- weakness
- fatigue
7
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
- digoxin
- cyclosporine
- alcohol
