Pharm of Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Flashcards
Antiemetics - categories
5-HT3 Antagonists D2-Receptor Antagonists Antihistamines Antimuscarinics Cannabinoids Neurokinin-REceptor Antagonists Corticosteroids Benzodiazepines
Antiemetics- 5HT3 Antagonists
- Ondansetron
Dolasetron
Granisetron
Palonosetron
Antiemetics- D2-Receptor Antagnoists
Substituted Benzamide:
* Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Phenothiazines:
Chlorpromazine (Thorazin)
* Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Thiethylperazine
Butyrophenones:
Droperidol
Antiemetics: Antihistamines
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) * Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Meclizine (Antivert) * Promethazine (Phenergan)
Antiemetics- Antimuscarinics
Scopalamine
Antiemetics- Cannabinoids
Dronabinol
Opioids
anti-diarrheal
- Loperamide (Imodium)
- Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Difenoxin
Paregoric (generic, camphorated opium tincture, morphine)
Somatostatin Analog
anti-diarrheal
Octreotide acetate
Mucosal Protective Agents
anti-diarrheal agent
Bismuth subsalicylate
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
- Psyllium (Metamucil)
Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
Stool Softeners
- Docusate (Colace)
Glycerin
Mineral Oil
Osmotic Laxatives
- Saline Laxatives
Nondigestible sugars and alcohols - Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolytes
Stimulant Laxatives
Aloe
* Senna (Senokot)
Cascara
* Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Opioid Receptor Antagonists
Alvimopan
* Methylnaltrexone (Relistor)
(laxative)
motion sickness pathophys
vestibular system
H1 and M1 receptors
mechanism of action for the agent most appropriate for motion sickness?
H1 receptor agonist
Pick which drug is best for motion sickness:
Dronabinol Fosaprepitant Loperamide Ondansetron Promethazine
Promethazine- H1 receptor antagonist
Dronabinol - CB1 receptor agonist Fosaprepitant- NK1 receptor antagonist Loperamide- Opioid receptor agonist Promethazine- Ondansetron is the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
When do we use dronabinol?
Chemotherapy– breakthrough or refractory vomiting
When do we use Fosaprepitant
primary agent for chemotherapy
When do we use Loperamide?
slows GI motility
useful for diarrhea
ADRs of promethazine
dizziness
sedation, urinary retention, constipation, confusion, dry mouth; use caution when performing activities where you need to pay attention
When dimenhydrinate is not enough for rough waters induced motion sickness, waht should we take?
scopolamine
ADRs are the anti-muscarinic ones again
pyelonephritis –> nausea
pt also taking Risperidone (mixed seratonin 5-HT2 and dopamine D2 antagonist activity) and Sertraline (SSRI)
What’s the best medication?
don’t want to combine metoclopramide or prochlorperazine and resperidone because they are all D2 antagonists; can –> sedation, drowsiness, and Parkinson’s like issues (dyskinesia, anxiety, etc.: Extrapyramidal reactions)
Ondansetron is a good plan, but be careful of serotonin syndrome (hyperthermia, hypertension, tremor, vomiting, etc.)
How does diphenhydramine work?
H1 receptor antagonis
How does Metoclopramide work?
D2 receptor antagonist