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Vomiting is caused by noxious stimulation of 1 or more of 4 of the sites which can trigger the vomiting centre:
1. 
2.
3. 
4.
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  1. Chemoreceptor trigger zone
  2. GI tract & heart
  3. Vestibular system (motion sickness)
  4. CNS (pain, repulsive smells, etc)
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What are the drugs to prevent ACUTE nausea & vomiting & LOW risk of emetic?

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  • serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists (1st line)
  • corticosteroids
  • dopamine receptor antagonists: substituted benzamides
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Examples of serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists

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Ondansetron (half life 4-9hrs)
Granisetron
Palonosetron

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Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists act at _______primarily in the _______

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they act at 5-HT3 receptors primarily in the GI tract

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Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists’ efficacy is enhanced by

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combining with a corticosteroid & NK1-receptor antagonist

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Administering serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists:

  • when (IV & oral)
  • why
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IV, 30 mins before OR
Orally, 1h before
chemo

Why: to prevent acute chemotherapy-induced vomiting

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With serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists, there is a small risk of:
1.
2.

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  1. cardiac arrhythmia (in pts with cardiac abnormalities)

2. orofacial malformations (in early pregnancy) (eg. cleft lips)– (ondansetron)

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Examples. of corticosteroids

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Dexamethasone

methylprednisolone

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Corticosteroids mimic effects of _______

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endogenous cortisol

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Higher doses/ long term use (>2 wks) of corticosteroids may cause _________.
Symptoms include:

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may cause iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome

Symptoms:

  • mood swings
  • weight gain
  • facial flushing
  • impaired wound healing
  • thinning of skin, easy bruising
  • osteoporosis
  • immunosuppression
  • muscle wasting, dysphonia
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Example of dopamine receptor antagonist

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metoclopramide

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Dopamine receptor antagonists act at the _______, and they are also used as _______ to stimulate ________.

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chemoreceptor trigger zone;
used as prokinetics;
to stimulate GI motility

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Concerns of dopamine receptor antagonists
1.
2.

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  1. Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
    - restlessness
    - dystonia
    - parkinsonian symptoms
    - long term: tardive dyskinesia can develop
  2. Elevated prolactin levels can cause:
    - menstrual disorders
    - galactorrhea
    - gynaecomastia
    - impotence
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Can dopamine receptor antagonists be used long-term?

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NOOOO

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What are the drugs to prevent ACUTE nausea & vomiting & HIGH risk of emetic?

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neurokinin receptor antagonists (substance P antagonists)

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Examples of neurokinin receptor antagonists

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  • aprepitant (oral)

- fosaprepitant (IV)

17
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Neurokinin receptor antagonists act at ____________ in ________

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act at Neurokinin 1 receptors in area postrema

18
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Signs and symptoms of neurokinin receptor antagonists

  1. Common
  2. Severe
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  1. Common:
    - fatigue
    - dizziness
    - constipation/diarrhoea
    - anorexia
    - hiccups
  2. Severe:
    - dehydration
    - peripheral neuropathy
    - blood dyscrasias
    - pneumonia
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Neurokinin receptor antagonists inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme that is responsible for the _______ and ______ of many drugs. Accordingly, NK-1 receptor antagonists such as aprepitant can result in ____________ concentrations of drugs.

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metabolism and elimination;

elevated plasma

20
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What are the drugs to prevent DELAYED nausea & vomiting & HIGH risk of emetic?

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antipsychotics: mixed dopamine/muscarinic receptor antagonists +/ antihistamines

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Examples of antipsychs

  1. Dopamine receptor antagonist & muscarininc antagonists & antihistamine
  2. Dopamine receptor antagonist
  3. Atypical antipsychotics
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  1. Promethazine, prochlorperazine
  2. Droperidol
  3. Olanzapine
22
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Atypical antipsychotics such as OZP helps to _________ in delayed nausea.

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decrease risk of EPSEs

23
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Promethazine & prochlorperazine are useful in nausea & vomiting caused by GIT eg. _________ or ________

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small bowel obstruction or cholecystitis

24
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Muscarinic antagonism helps to 1. ______________ and also useful as 2. ________. This can suppress 3. __________ along the GI tract.

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  1. block the vomitting output
  2. anti-spasmodic
  3. motility & movement
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Dopamine receptor antagonists work by ______________ in the __________.
work by blocking dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
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Muscarinic antagonists work by __________ and inhibit cholinergic transmission from the ________ to the ________
blocking muscarinic receptors; | vestibular nuclei to the vomiting center
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Main concerns of antipsychotics: mixed dopamine/muscarininc receptor antagonists and/or antihistamines
- sedative - EPSEs - hypotension - Droperidol: increase risk of cardiac arrhythmia due to prolongation of QT interval
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What are the drugs to prevent ANTICIPATORY nausea & vomiting?
Benzodiazepines (BZPs)
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Examples of BZPs
lorazepam | diazepam
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BZPs bind to _______ on ______. (this increases activity of GABA). Hence, This increases __________.
allosteric site on GABA receptors; | chloride conductance
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BZPs are used as _______ to reduce anticipatory vomiting caused by anxiety.
anxiolytics
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Main concerns of BZPs
- sedative - additive effects with antidepressants, alcohol, opioids - avoid during pregnancy!! esp 1st tri (risk of cleft palate)
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What are the drugs to prevent motion sickness?
- muscarinic receptor antagonists (Anticholerginic) | - mixed H1 histamine + muscarinic receptor antagonists
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Examples of : 1. muscarinic receptor antagonists (Anticholerginic) 2. mixed H1 histamine + muscarinic receptor antagonists
1. Hyoscine (Scopolamine) | 2. Diphenhydramine
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Main concerns of muscarinic receptor antagonists (Anticholerginic). Usually we administer the drugs by _______ because when given ______, will have high incidence of adverse effects.
anticholinergic adverse effects: dry mouth, blurring vision, constipation by transdermal patch; when given orally
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Main concerns of diphenhydramine
- anticholinergic adverse effects: dry mouth, blurring vision, constipation - sedative
37
List at least 5 management of nausea & vomiting in pregnancy
1. lifestyle changes first, then if needed, pharmaco 2. avoid having empty stomach, must eat!! 3. avoid overly full stomach (take food in small amts every 1-2hrs) 4. avoid coffee, high-fat, acidic or very sweet food 5. take giner-containing foods 6. high-protein food Pharmaco (only if needed): - pyridoxine (vit.B6) - doxylamine (only if pyridone doesnt work)
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List management of nausea & vomiting in infants & kids 1. Gastroparesis 2. Post-op 3. Chemo induced
let it run normally : maintain fluid and electrolyte balance Pharmaco (only if persistent): 1. Gastroparesis-- prokinetic agents eg metoclopramide 2. Post-op -- 5-HT3 antagonists eg. ondansetron, granisetron 3. Chemo induced-- 5-HT3 antagonists & neurokinin 1 antagonist eg. aprepitant

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