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Seegars - Drugs for Nausea & Vomiting Flashcards

1
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drug endings of serotonin receptor agonists

A

-setron

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2
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drug endings of neurokinin receptor agonists

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-pitant

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3
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only 5-HT receptor agonist that is not an antiemetic

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alosetron

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4
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most worrisome AE of 5-HT receptor agonists

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QT prolongation & torsades

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5
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5-HT RA with longest T1/2

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Palonsetron (40h)

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6
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only NK1 RA that can be given IV

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fosaprepitant

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7
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NK1 RAs are used with what other drugs for CINV

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  • glucocorticosteroids

- 5-HT RAs

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8
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therapeudic uses of NK1 RAs

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  • CINV

- prophylaxis for PONV (3 hrs prior to induction)

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9
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H1 RAs

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  • diphenhyramine
  • dimenhydrinate
  • hydroxyzine
  • promethazine
  • meclizine
  • cyclizine
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10
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AEs of blocking H1 receptors

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varying levels of anticholinergic properties

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11
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only indication for meclizine & cyclizine

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motion sickness/vertigo

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12
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promethazine black box warnings

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-resp distress in kid

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13
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D2 RAs

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  • chlorpromazine
  • perphenazine
  • prochlorperazine
  • haloperidol
  • trimethobenzamine
  • metoclopramide
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14
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D2 RA that is off-lable/2nd line tx for CINV

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haloperidol

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15
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D2 RA that enhances GI motility and increases LES tone

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metoclopramide

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16
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AEs of D2 RAs

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  • classic anticholingergic effects

- extrapyramidal side effects (dyskinesias)

17
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drug interactions of D2 RAs

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  • other drugs with anticholinergic effects
  • antiarrhythmics
  • antiHTNs
18
Q

muscarinic (M1) receptor antagonists

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scopolamine

19
Q

unique mode of delivery of scopolamine

A

patch > worn for 72 h

20
Q

drug used for motion sickness

A

scopolamine

21
Q

AEs of M1 RAs

A

classic anticholinergic effects

22
Q

cannabinoid receptor agonists

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  • droabinol

- nabilone

23
Q

cannabinoid RAs are reserved for tx of what?

A

CINV that doesn’t respond to other drugs (its a scheduled drug!)

24
Q

MOA: cannabinoid RAs

A

-stim central (CB1) and peripheral (CB2) cannabinoid receptors in VC/CTZ

25
Q

pharmicokinetics of cannabinoid RAs

A
  • short onset time

- long DOA (24h)

26
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highly emetogenic 3 drug regimen (ASCO guidelines)

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  • 5-HT RA
  • NK1 RA
  • corticosteroid (dexamethazone/methyorednisolone)
27
Q

when do you give the 3 drug ASCO guideline therapy?

A
  • prior to chemo

- up to 3-5 days post chemo

28
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moderately emetogenic 2 drug regimen (ASCO guidelines)

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  • 5-HT receptor antagonist

- corticosteroid

29
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mild emetogenic 1 drug regimen (ASCO guidelines)

A

corticosteroid

30
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3 MC drugs given for PINV

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  • any 5-HT RA
  • metoclopramide
  • diphenhydramine

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