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GI: anti-emetic drugs
anti-emetic drugs
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Anatomy
Graduate
01/12/2012

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Name two 5HT3- antagonists that work as anti-emetics? What are they used for?
Definition
- Ondansetron
- Dolansetron

- chemo induced nausea
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What corticosteroid is used as an anti-emetic and under what cirucmstances?
Definition
- dexamethasone- prevention of chemo induced nausea
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What D-2 antagonist is used as an anti-emetic for general nausea and vomiting, but is NOT effective against motion sickness?
Definition
Prochlerpromazine
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2 H-1 antagonists that act as anti-emetics and their uses:
Definition
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): N/V, motion sickness, inner ear issues
- Promethazine (Phenergan)- N/V, SE: sedation
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2 anticholinergics used as anti-emetic agents and their uses?
Definition
- Meclizine
- Scopolamine

both used for motion sickness and inner ear problems
Term
D-2 antagonist and Ach facilitator used as an anti-emetic:
Definition
Metoclopramide : N/V, stimulate motility after surgery

SE: dystonia tardive dyskinesea
Term
Diphenhydramine:
Definition
H-1 antagonist, Benadryl, anti-emetic against general N/V, motion sickness, and inner ear issues
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Prochlerpromazine:
Definition
D2 antagonist for general N/V, NOT motion sickness
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Promethizine:
Definition
H1 antagonist used for general N/V, SE: sedation
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Meclizine:
Definition
anticholinergic used for motion sickness, inner ear problems
Term
Metoclopramide:
Definition
D2 antagonist and Acetylcholine facilitator used for general nausea and vomiting and to stimulate motility after anesthesia
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Ondansetron and Dolansetron :
Definition
5HT3- antagonists used for chemo induced nausea and vomiting
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Dexametasone
Definition
corticosteroid used for prevention of chemo induced nausea and vomiting
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