Antiemetics Flashcards

1
Q

When is cyclizine a bad 1st choice antiemetic

A

Cardiac issues (can worsen fluid retention)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When to avoid metoclopramide

A

BOWEL OBSTRUCTION (it is a prokinetic)

Parkinson’s disease (worsens symptoms)
Young women due to the risk of dyskinesia, i.e. unwanted
movements especially acute dystonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What antiemetic is good in Parkinson’s

A

domperidone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly