Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Chlorpromazine
A
centrally acting anticholinergic and anti dopaminergic
Treats hiccoughs
Chlor—anti chol
2
Q
motion sickness
A
meclizine and cyclizine…..antihistamines
3
Q
Droperidol
A
Blocks D2 in CTZ…….Used for post operative nausea vomitting
The other post-op tx is metoclopramide….prevents post op nausea vomitting and stimulates gastric emptying
4
Q
Granisetron
A
Cancer vomitting…serotonin antagonist
5
Q
Dolasetron
A
like granisetron…serotonin antagonist….longer half life
Dol-lasts a long time
6
Q
Aprepitant
A
Used adjunct for chemo….crosses the BBB so it acts centrally
Metabolized by CYP3A4
7
Q
Lorazepem
A
Given prior to chemo
