Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards
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Background information for Antiemetics
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Nausea and vomiting are associated with motion sickness, cancer chemotherapy, food poisoning, viral infections, and many other conditions, and events
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Pharmacology of Antiemetics
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Blocking the action of one or more neurotransmitters
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Indications of Antiemetics
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- Nausea/Vomiting
- Motion sickness
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Side effects of Antiemetics
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- Drowsiness
- Constipation
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Drug interactions of Antiemetics
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- Increased drowsiness when combined with opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other medications that cause drowsiness
