GIT - Antiemetics, Antidiarrheal, Laxative And Purgative Flashcards
Ach Blockers used for the prophylaxis of Motion sickness
Hyoscine (Scopolamine)
Antihistaminic drugs used to stop Vomiting
Promethazine
Doxylamine
Antihistaminic drugs used to stop Vomiting
Promethazine
Doxylamine
DOC in Morning sickness
Doxylamine + Pyridoxine
5-HT3 Blockers used as Antiemetics
Ondansetron
Granisetron
Tropisetron
Dolasetron
Palonosetron
5-HT3 Blockers are DOC in
Chemotherapy induced Vomiting
Radiotherapy induced
Postoperative Vomiting
5-HT3 Blockers are DOC in
Chemotherapy induced Vomiting
Radiotherapy induced
Postoperative Vomiting
Substance P (Neurokinin) Antagonist
Aprepitant
Fosaprepitant
Rolapitant
Netupitant
Substance P (Neurokinin) Antagonist
Aprepitant
Fosaprepitant
Rolapitant
Netupitant
Neurokinin Antagonist are DOC in
Delayed vomiting due to Chemotherapy
Neurokinin Antagonist are DOC in
Delayed vomiting due to Chemotherapy
Dopamine D2 blockers
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Dopamine D2 blockers
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Domperidone
Can’t cross BBB
No Extra pyramidal Symptoms
Metoclopramide
Can cross BBB
Can cause Extra pyramidal Symptoms
Metoclopramide
Can cross BBB
Can cause Extra pyramidal Symptoms
DOC in Levodopa induced Vomiting
Domperidone
Both can be used