nausea and labryrinth disorders Flashcards
when are anti emetics prescribed?
when cause of n&v is known
which 2 anti emetics can be used for n&v in palliative care?
haloperidol
levopromazine [phenothiazine]
which antiemetics are used for n&v in chemotherapy? [3]
5ht3 antagonists eg ondansetron
dexamethasone
nabilone but last resort
which anti emetic is used for n&v associated with hepatic and gastrodudenal disease?
metoclopramide
which antiemetic is used for n&v in parkinsons?
domperidone
which anti emetics can be used in pregnancy?
antihistamines eg promethazine
phenothiazines eg prochlorperazine
metoclopramide
domperidone
which antiemetic should be used in post operative nausea and vomiting
5ht3 receptor antagonists
which anti emetics should be used for motion sickness [3]
hyoscine hydrobromide
promethazine
cyclizine/cinnarizine for less sedating
which drug is used for vertigo/tinnitus associated with BALANCE in menieres disease?
betahistine
what can diuretics be combined with in order to treat vertigo in menieres disease?
salt restricted diet
what is the safety advice/MHRA warning regarding domperidone?
what is the max treatment duration?
risk of cardiac s/e. do not give to pt with CVD issues and report signs of arrythmia
max treatment duration is 7 days
what is the safety advice regarding metoclopramide?
what is the max treatment duration?
risk of neurological adverse effects.
prescribe for 5 days use
what is the safety advice regarding promethazine?
children under 6 not allowed products otc with promethazine in it
