Anti-emetics Flashcards

1
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Indications for H1 receptor antagonists?

A

Motion sickness

Morning sickness

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2
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Contra-indications for H1 receptor antagonists?

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Avoid Cyclazine in acute porphyrias

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3
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Common side effects of H1 receptor antagonists?

A

Drowsiness

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4
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Can all anti-emetics be abruptly stopped?

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Yes

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5
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Indications for Dopamine antagonists?

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Chemotherapy induced N&V

PONV

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6
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What type of medication is Metoclopromide?

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Dopamine antagonist

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7
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What are the contra-indications for Metoclopromide?

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3-4 days post GI surgery
GI haemorrhage/obstruction/perforation
Phaeochromocytoma

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8
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What are side effects of Metoclopromide?

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EPS
Galactorrhoea
Gynaecomastia
Hyperprolactinaemia
Menstrual changes
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9
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What type of medication is Domperidone?

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Dopamine Antagonist

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10
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What are contra-indications for Domperidone?

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Cardiac Disease
Conditions where cardiac conduction is/will be impaired
Where increased GI motility is harmful
Prolactinoma

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11
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Common side effects of Domperidone

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Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Malaise

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12
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Indications of 5HT3 Receptor antagonists

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Chemo induced N&V

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13
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Contra-indications for 5HT3 receptor antagonists

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Congenital long QT syndrome (Ondansetron)

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14
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Common side effects of 5HT3 Receptor antagonists?

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Constipation
Headache
Diarrhoea (Granisetron/Palanosetron)
Insomnia (Granisetron)
Flushing (Ondansetron)
Injection side reactions (Ondansetron)
Dizziness (Palanosetron)
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15
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Side effects of Droperidol?

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Drowsiness

Hypotension

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16
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Contra-indications of Droperidol?

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Bradycardia; 
CNS depression; 
comatose states; 
hypokalaemia; 
hypomagnesaemia; 
phaeochromocytoma; 
QT-interval prolongation