Stemitil Flashcards
1
Q
How does Stemitil present?
A
12.5mg/mL
2
Q
What are the Pharmacodynamics of Stemitil
A
- Antagonist for Dopaminergic receptors
- Antagonist for Histaminergic, cholinergic and Alpha 1 receptors
3
Q
Indications of stemitil
A
- Nausea and vomiting in >21 year olds(vestibular nausea, allergy/CI to ondansetron)
- Headache
4
Q
Stemitil Contraindications
A
- CNS depression (Unconscious or Severely Intoxicated)
- Age < 21
5
Q
Stemitil Precautions
A
- Elderly Patients
- Parkinson’s Disease (Can worsen Parkinsomal symptoms)
6
Q
Stemitil Adverse effects
A
- CNS: Sedation, blurred vision
- CV: Postural Hypotension, QT prolongation (rare)
- Other: Extrapyramidal reactions
7
Q
What does Extrapyramidal mean?
A
- Abnormal Movements
- Dystonia (Continous spasms and muscle contractions)
- Akathisia (restlessness)
8
Q
What is the onset time for Stemitil?
A
10 - 20 minutes
