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Antiemetics, serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonists Flashcards

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What is it indicated for?

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Prophylaxis and treatment of nausea and vomiting

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How does it work?

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Blocks serotonin in the nausea and vomiting pathways

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What are the side effects of these drugs?

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Constipation
Headache
Flushing
May prolong QT interval

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What are the warnings of this drug class?

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Prolonged QT interval use in caution
Ondansetron not recommended in first trimester

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What are the important interactions of this drug class?

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Drugs that prolong QT interval such as antipsychotics, quinine, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

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What are the names of drugs in this class?

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ondansetron, granisetron

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