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GRANISETRON Flashcards

1
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WHAT IS GRANISETRON?

A

5-HT receptor agonist

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2
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whats it used for?

A

nausea and vomiting

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3
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where does granisetron work

A

CNS and GIT

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4
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safety information about this?

A

patch, don’t expose site to sunlight for 10 days after use

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5
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how to administer IV?

A

with glucose or sodium chloride
intermittently
dilute up to 3ml in 20-50ml infusion fluid- give over 5 minutes

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6
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adverse effects of granisetron?

A

constipation, headache
IV and oral: diarrohea, insomnia
extrapyramidal symptoms
QT elongation, serotonin syndrome

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examples of extrapyrimidal symptoms

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behavioural changes, tremor, slurred speech, dystonia/ movement disorders

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can you take while pregnant/ BF

A

yes pregnant but not BF

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9
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dont use in which patients

A

subacute intestinal obstruction, susceptibility to QT prolongation and electrolyte disturbances, hepatic impairment

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