domperidone Flashcards
1
Q
Where does domperidone act?
A
chemoreceptor trigger zone
2
Q
indication
A
N&V
3
Q
advantage of domperidone over metoclopramide
A
doesn’t cause central effects such as sedation and dystonic reactions
because it doesn’t cross BBB
4
Q
inc risk of what with domperidone
A
serious ventricular arrhythmias
sudden cardiac death
5
Q
Who has higher risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death with domperidone?
A
O60yrs
patients receiving daily doses >30mg
6
Q
When do avoid domperidone?
A
taking meds that cause QT prolongation
