Nausea and Vomiting

Question 1

Background information for Antiemetics

Answer 1

Nausea and vomiting are associated with motion sickness, cancer chemotherapy, food poisoning, viral infections, and many other conditions, and events

Question 2

Pharmacology of Antiemetics

Answer 2

Blocking the action of one or more neurotransmitters

Question 3

Indications of Antiemetics

Answer 3

• Nausea/Vomiting
• Motion sickness

Question 4

Side effects of Antiemetics

Answer 4

• Drowsiness
• Constipation

Question 5

Drug interactions of Antiemetics

Answer 5

• Increased drowsiness when combined with opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other medications that cause drowsiness

Question 6

List the brand names and generic names for Antiemetics

Answer 6

Brand Name: Zofran, Compazine, Phenergan, Phenadoz, Transderm-Scop

Generic Name: Ondansetron, Prochlorperazine, Promethazine, Promethazine (suppository), Scopolamine (patch)

Brand Name: Dramamine (OTC), Antivert [Bonine] (OTC), Dramamine II (OTC)

Generic Name: Dimenhydrinate (OTC), Meclizine (OTC)