Supportive Care In Oncology: CINV Flashcards
Two pathways of CINV
Peripheral and central
Peripheral pathway of CINV properties (what it’s mediated by, where it originates, how soon after chemo is it activated, what type of emesis is it associated with)
mediated by serotonin
originates in GI tract
activated in the first 24hrs after chemo
associated with acute emesis
Central pathway of CINV properties (what it’s mediated by, where it originates, what type of emesis is it associated with)
mediated by NK-1
occurs primarily in the brain
predominantly involved in delayed CINV
Classes of CINV: acute
occurs within first 24 hours after chemo
CINV classes: delayed
occurs 24hrs-several days after chemo (days 2-5)
CINV classes: breakthrough
occurs despite prophylaxis
CINV classes: anticipatory
occurs before a treatment as a conditioned response to the occurrence of CINV in a previous cycle
CINV classes: refractory
recurring in subsequent cycles of therapy, excluding anticipatory CINV
Risk factors for CINV
age <50, female, emetic potential of chemo (high >90%, moderate >30-90% for IV, ≥30% moderate for PO), little or no previous alcohol use, history of CINV/prone to motion sickness, emesis during pregnancy
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with parenteral agents: high risk, preferred regimen
Day 1: Olanzapine, dexamethasone, NK1RA, 5-HT3 RA
Days 2-4: Olanzapine, dexa, aprepitant (if PO formulation given on day 1)
Exception with IV formulation of aprepitant
If the IV formulation is used, DO NOT ADMINISTER AFTER DAY 1!
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with parenteral agents: moderate risk
Day 1: dexamethasone, 5-HT3 RA
Days 2-3: dexa or 5-HT3 RA
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with parenteral agents: low risk
Dexamethasone
Metoclopramide
Prochlorperazine
5-HT3 RA
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with parenteral agents: minimal risk
No prophy
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with oral agents: high-moderate risk
5-HT3 RA
Emesis prevention for acute/delayed CINV with oral agents: low-minimal risk
PRN antiemetics