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Lecture 6 - Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards

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Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists have which suffix?

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-setron

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List the 4 Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists used as antiemetics.

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  • Dolasetron
  • Granisetron
  • Ondansetron
  • Palonosetron
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What is the most worrisome adverse effect of using the Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists?

Caution must be taken in which patients?

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  • Dose-dependent QT prolonation and Torsade’s
  • Pts already on QT prolonging agents (i.e., anti-arrhythmics) or in those w/ electrolyte imbalances (i.e., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia)
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Which Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists used as antiemetics have longer half-lives?

Useful in which patients?

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  • Palonosetron

- Sustained-release formula of Granisetron (SQ)

  • Effective for delayed-CINV as a SINGLE dose
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Which 2 classes of drugs have the potential for adverse interactions when given with Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists as antiemetics?

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1) QT-prolonging agents
2) Antiarrhythmics

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Which Neurokinin (NK1) Receptor Antagonist is the only one given up to 3 hours before anesthesia induction for prophylaxis of post-operative N/V?

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Aprepitant

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The Neurokinin (NK1) Receptor Antagonists used as antiemetics end in which suffix?

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-pitant

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List the 5 Neurokinin (NK1) Receptor Antagonists used as antiemetics?

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  • Aprepitant
  • Fosaprepitant (pro-drug)
  • Netupitant
  • Fosnetupitant (pro-drug)
  • Rolapitant
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Which 2 Neurokinin (NK1) Receptor Antagonists used as antiemetics are used as combo-only?

Which drug are they combined with?

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  1. Netupitant
  2. Fosnetupitant
    - Combo w/ Palonosetron (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
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Which NT typically binds Neurokinin (NK1) Receptor?

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Substance P

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Which Histamine (H1) receptor antagonist is used for pregnancy induced N/V?

In combo with?

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Doxylamine w/ pyridoxine (B6)

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Which 2 Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists are only used for motion sickness/vertigo?

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  1. Meclizine
  2. Cyclizine
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Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists also have which type of properties (i.e., bind another receptor) at which level in the brain?

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  • Anticholinergic
  • At level of chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
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What are some of the adverse effects of Histamine (H1), Dopamine (D2), and Muscarinic (M1) receptor antagonists used as antiemetics?

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  • Classic anticholinergic effects!
  • Drowsiness (CNS depression)
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation + Urinary retention
  • Blurred vision
  • Decreased BP
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Which drug interactions must you be careful with when using Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists?

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Other agents that induce anticholinergic-related effects (cumulative)

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Which anti-emetic/class can be used in pts with Diabetic Gastroparesis/Dysmotility to enhance GI motility and also increase LES tone?

How does it do this?

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  • Metoclopramide (D2 receptor antagonist)
  • Stimulates ACh actions in GI

*No impact on GI secretions*

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Scopolamine acts on which receptor?

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M1 receptor antagonist

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What is Scopolamine most commonly used for and how is this drug given?

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  • Motion sickness
  • Transdermal patch (worn for 72 hours)
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What are the 2 cannabinoid receptor agonists used as anti-emetics?

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  • Dronabinol (C-III)
  • Nabilone (C-II)
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How potent are Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists and when are they used clinically as antiemetics?

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  • Strong antiemetic effects
  • Reserved for treatment-resistant CINV
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For a high-emetogenic chemotherapy regimen, what is the standard 3-drug treatment used for anti-emetic effects?

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  1. NK1 receptor antagonist (any)
  2. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (any)
  3. Corticosteroid (Dexamethasone)
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When should the 3-drug anti-emetic regimen given alongside a high-emetogenic chemotherapy?

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  • Give day of (prior to) chemotherapy (for acute N/V)
  • And for 3 days after chemotherapy (for delayed N/V)
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If the 3-drug anti-emetic regimen is not working for someone on a high-emetogenic chemotherapy tx, which drug should be added to increase it to a 4-drug regimen?

May also give what for treatment-resistance?

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- Olanzapine (D2 antagonist) –> increase to 4-drug regimen

- Cannabinoid if treatment-resistance

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Therapy for which type of N/V possibly seen during a high-, moderate-, low-, or minimal-emetogenic chemotherapy regimens should be given to ALL patients?

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Breakthrough N/V = occuring in between scheduled doses

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For a **moderate-emetogenic chemotherapy regimen**, what is the standard **2-drug** treatment used for anti-emetic effects?
1. **5-HT3** **receptor antagonist** 2. **Corticosteroid (Dexamethasone)**
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When should the **2-drug anti-emetic regimen** be given alongside a **moderate-emetogenic** chemotherapy?
- Give **day of** (prior to) chemotherapy (for **acute N/V**) - For **2 days** after chemotherapy (for **delayed N/V**)
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For pregnancy-induced N/V which 3 drugs should you try first (not in combo)?
1. Vitamin B6 **or** 2. Histamine Antagonist (w/ Vit. B6) = **Doxylamine w/ B6; or** 3. 5-HT3 Antagonist
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Which drugs, if necessary, may be added to the standard **2-drug anti-emetic regimen** in a patient undergoing a **moderate-emetogenic chemotherapy** treatment?
- May add **NK1 antagonist** or **olanzapine**, if necessary (increase to **3-drug regimen**) - May add **cannabinoid** in treatment-resistance (increase to **4-drug** regimen after going up to **3-drug** regimen)
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For a **low-emetogenic chemotherapy** regimen, what is the standard **1-drug** treatment used for anti-emetic effects?
1. **Corticosteroid (Dexamethasone)** OR 2. **5-HT3 receptor antagonist** OR 3. **Metoclopramide (D2 receptor antagonist)** OR 4. **Prochlorperazine (D2 receptor antagonist)**
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When should the **1-drug anti-emetic regimen** be given to someone on a **low-emetogenic** chemotherapy regimen?
Given **day of (prior to)** chemotherapy (for **acute N/V**)
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What is the recommendation for giving anti-emetics to someone receiving a **minimal-emetogenic** chemotherapy treatment?
**- No** routine prophylaxis therapy recommended - Provide therapy for **breakthrough** N/V for **all** patients - Provide therapy for **anticipatory** N/V, **as needed**
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Based on the NCCN guidelines, what is the general principle of treating breakthrough N/V associated with chemotherapy?
Add **one agent** from a **different** drug class to the current regimen
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Which 3 anti-emetic drugs can be used for Motion Sickness?
1. **Scopolamine** (patch) **or** 2. **Dimenhydrinate** (H1 receptor antagonist) **or** 3. **Meclizine** (H1 receptor antagonist)
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Which 2 anti-emetics can be used for Vertigo?
1. **Meclizine** (H1 receptor antagonist) 2. **Cyclizine** (H1 receptor antagonist)
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Which two NK1 receptor antagonists have moderate-major active metabolites, and longer half-lives?
1. Netupitant 2. Rolapitant
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Which H1 receptor antagonist used as an anti-emetic is metabolized to the active metabolite, cetirizine, and can be given as an IM injection?
Hydroxyzine
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IV administration of which H1 receptor antagonist as an anti-emetic requires dilution and a lower dose (than oral)?
Promethazine
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What are the four D2 receptor antagonists used as anti-emetics?
1. Chlorprom**azine** 2. Perphen**azine** 3. Prochlorper**azine** 4. Metoclopr**amide**
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Which 3 classes of drugs used as anti-emetics also have anticholinergic properties?
1. Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists 2. Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonists 3. Muscarinic (M1) receptor antagonists
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Which 3 drug-drug interactions must you consider when using Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonists as anti-emetics?
1. Other agents that induce **anticholinergic-related side effects** **(c****umulative)** 2. Antiarrhythmics (esp. QT-prolonging agents) 3. Anti-Hypertensives
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Which drug class used as anti-emetics are scheduled drugs and have limits on quantity/refills?
Cannabinoids receptor **agonists** (i.e., **Dronabinol** and **Nabilone**)
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Cannabinoid receptor agonists act through which kind of receptor? Results in?
- **GPCR** - **Decreased excitability** of neurons - Minimize 5-HT3 release from vagal afferent terminals
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Which cannabinoid receptor agonist has a large first-pass effect and is metabolized to **one** active metabolite?
Dronabinol
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Which drug-drug interactions must you consider when giving cannabinoid receptor agonists as anti-emetics?
- Other **CNS depressants** - **Cardiovascular agents** - **Sympathomimetic's**
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Which 5-HT3 receptors antagonist used for N/V comes in a PO/IV, transdermal (cutaneous) patch, and extended release SQ injection?
Grani**setron**

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