Pharm - Tx of Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards
what are the 6 important receptor antagonists in nausea/vomiting reflex
- Serotonin (5-HT3)
- Neurokinin (NK1)
- Histamine (H1)
- Dopamine (D2)
- Muscarinic (M1)
- Cannabinoid
- dolasetron
- granisetron
- ondansetron
- palonosetron
serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists
what is the -setron drug that is only indicated for IBS (not N/V)?
alosetron
what is the MOA of 5-HT3 antagonists?
block serotonin type-3 receptors at vagal nerve terminals and block signal transmission to CTZ
what is the main therapeutic use of 5-HT3 antagonists?
CINV, RINV, post-op, NVP (N/V in pregnancy)
what is the most worrisome adverse effect of 5-HT3 antagonists?
- *dose-dependent QT prolongation** (Torsade’s)
- extreme caution when using with other QT-prolonging agents (antiarrhythmics, CCB’s like diltiazem, verapamil)
what is another adverse effect of 5-HT3 antagonists?
serotonin syndrome - worry when pt on multiple drugs that are serotonin affectors
- metabolic instability
- feel terrible
- can be life threatening
all 5-HT3 antagonists have short half-lives except which?
Palonosetron and sustained-release formulation of granisetron (subQ)
- 24+ hr half-life makes them effective for delayed CINV as a single dose
- aprepitant
- fosaprepitant
- netupitant (combo only w/palonosetron)
- fosnetupitant (conbo only w/palonosetron)
- polapitant
neurokinin (NK1) antagonists
- moderate antiemetic agents
what are the therapeutic uses for NK1 antagonists?
- most effective when used in combination with 5-HT3 and glucocorticosteroid for CINV
aprepitant is used as prophylaxis for what?
post-operative N/V
- given 3 hrs prior to anesthesia
what are the pharmacokinetics of NK1 antagonists?
- netupitant/rolapitant have moderate-major active metabolites, longer half-lives so give once a day
- mild-moderate inhibition of a few key CYP450 enxymes, but less worried about than H2 and PPI’s
- diphenhydramine
- dimenhydrinate
- hydropxyzine
- promethazine
- meclizine
- cyclizine
Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists
what is the unique initial therapy for N/V during pregnancy?
Doxylamine (H1 antag) + pyridoxine (Vit B6) = Diclegis (PO)
what is the MOA of anti-histamines?
block Histamine type 1 receptors in VC and vestibular system
- agents exhibit varying levels of central anticholinergic properties
what is the treatment for motion sickness/vertigo?
- *meclizine and cyclizine**
- only indication!
what are the adverse effects of anti-histamines?
classic anticholinergic effects!
- drowsiness (CNS depression)
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- blurred vision
- hypotension
- phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine)
- metoclopramide
Dopamine (D2) antagonists