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Pharm - Tx of Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards

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what are the 6 important receptor antagonists in nausea/vomiting reflex

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  • Serotonin (5-HT3)
  • Neurokinin (NK1)
  • Histamine (H1)
  • Dopamine (D2)
  • Muscarinic (M1)
  • Cannabinoid
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  • dolasetron
  • granisetron
  • ondansetron
  • palonosetron
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serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists

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what is the -setron drug that is only indicated for IBS (not N/V)?

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alosetron

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what is the MOA of 5-HT3 antagonists?

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block serotonin type-3 receptors at vagal nerve terminals and block signal transmission to CTZ

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what is the main therapeutic use of 5-HT3 antagonists?

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CINV, RINV, post-op, NVP (N/V in pregnancy)

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what is the most worrisome adverse effect of 5-HT3 antagonists?

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  • *dose-dependent QT prolongation** (Torsade’s)

- extreme caution when using with other QT-prolonging agents (antiarrhythmics, CCB’s like diltiazem, verapamil)

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what is another adverse effect of 5-HT3 antagonists?

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serotonin syndrome - worry when pt on multiple drugs that are serotonin affectors

  • metabolic instability
  • feel terrible
  • can be life threatening
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all 5-HT3 antagonists have short half-lives except which?

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Palonosetron and sustained-release formulation of granisetron (subQ)
- 24+ hr half-life makes them effective for delayed CINV as a single dose

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  • aprepitant
  • fosaprepitant
  • netupitant (combo only w/palonosetron)
  • fosnetupitant (conbo only w/palonosetron)
  • polapitant
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neurokinin (NK1) antagonists

- moderate antiemetic agents

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what are the therapeutic uses for NK1 antagonists?

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  • most effective when used in combination with 5-HT3 and glucocorticosteroid for CINV
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aprepitant is used as prophylaxis for what?

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post-operative N/V

- given 3 hrs prior to anesthesia

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what are the pharmacokinetics of NK1 antagonists?

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  • netupitant/rolapitant have moderate-major active metabolites, longer half-lives so give once a day
  • mild-moderate inhibition of a few key CYP450 enxymes, but less worried about than H2 and PPI’s
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  • diphenhydramine
  • dimenhydrinate
  • hydropxyzine
  • promethazine
  • meclizine
  • cyclizine
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Histamine (H1) receptor antagonists

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what is the unique initial therapy for N/V during pregnancy?

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Doxylamine (H1 antag) + pyridoxine (Vit B6) = Diclegis (PO)

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what is the MOA of anti-histamines?

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block Histamine type 1 receptors in VC and vestibular system

- agents exhibit varying levels of central anticholinergic properties

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what is the treatment for motion sickness/vertigo?

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  • *meclizine and cyclizine**

- only indication!

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what are the adverse effects of anti-histamines?

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classic anticholinergic effects!

  • drowsiness (CNS depression)
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • hypotension
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  • phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine)
  • metoclopramide
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Dopamine (D2) antagonists

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what D2 antagonist stimulates ACh actions in GI tract, enhancing GI motility and lowering LES tone?

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metoclopramide

- anti-emetic used to treat gastroparesis/dysmotility (but has no impact on GI secretions)

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what antagonists exhibit anticholinergic effects?

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anti-histamines, dopamine antagonists, muscarinic blocker

- effects can be cumulative if taken together (similar to serotonin syndrome)

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what is scopolamine?

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muscarinic (M1) antagonists, patch worn for 72 hours

- weak antiemetic agent, used for motion sickness (also used for end-of-life care for excessive secretions)

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  • dronabinol

- nabilone

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cannabinoid antagonists

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what does it mean cannabinoids are FDA-scheduled/controlled?

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limits on quantity/refill number, etc

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which cannabinoid antagonist is C-III?

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which cannabinoid antagonist is C-II
nabilone (higher abuse potential)
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what treatment are cannabinoids reserved for?
treatment-resistant CINV (last resort d/t FDA-scheduling, but very strong entiemetics) - appetite stimulation in select patients due to severe disease
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what is the MOA os cannabinoids?
stimulate predominantly-central (CB1) and predominantly-peripheral (CB2) cannabinoid receptors in VC/CTZ - GPCR signal transduction results in **decreased excitability of neurons** - minimizes 5-HT3 release from vagal afferent terminals
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what are the adverse effects of cannabinoids?
- euphoria/irritability - vertigo (dizziness) - sedation - impaired cognition - xerostoma - appetite stimulation
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which cannabinoid has a large first-pass effect and is metabolized into ONE active metabolite?
dronabinol NOTE: both have short-time to onset and long duration of action(24-36 hrs)
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which cannabinoid is metabolized into SEVERAL active metabolites?
nabilone, allows fewer doses/day NOTE: both have short-time to onset and long duration of action(24-36 hrs)
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when should cannabinoids be used with caution?
when in use with other CNS depressants, other cardiovascular agents, and sympathomimetics
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what is the timeline for acute N/V?
occurs <24 hrs after chemo
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what is the timeline for chronic N/V?
occurs >24 hrs after chemo
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what is the timeline for anticipatory N/V?
occurs BEFORE chemo given, customarily in non-treatment-naive patients
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what is the HIGH-emetogenic drug regimen for chemo patients?
3 drugs, 3 days after chemo! 1. NK1 antag 2. 5HT3 antag 3. dexamethasone *give tx prior to chemo (for acute N/V) and for 3 days after (for delayed N/V)
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what can be added if 3-drug regimen doesn't resolve N/V?
- may add olanzapine (D2) | - may add cannabinoid
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what is the MODERATE-emetogenic regimen for chemo patients?
2 drugs, 2 days after chemo! 1. 5HT3 antag (polanos/granis subQ) 2. dexamethasone *give tx prior to chemo (for acute N/V) and for 2 days after (for delayed N/V)
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what can be added if 2-drug regimen doesn't resolve N/V?
- may add NK1 antag or olanzapine | - may add cannabinoid if treatment-resistance
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what is the LOW-emetogenic regimen for chemo patients?
1 drug, 1 day after chemo - dexamethasone, OR - 5HT3 antag, OR - metoclopramide or prochlorperazine (less likely) *give tx day of chemo (for acute N/V)
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what is the MINIMAL-emetogenic regimen for chemo patients?
0 drug regimen! - no routine prophylaxis recommended - if you need to prescribe, back up to LOW-emetogenic **Segars would probably prescribe 5HT3 antag
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what is the general principle of breakthrough treatment for chemo-induced N/V?
``` add one agent from a different drug class to the current regimen - if not on a D2 antag, give a D2 antag ```
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what is the go-to anticipatory emesis prevention/treatment?
benzodiazepine | - also important to consider non-pharmacologic measures (relaxation exercises, yoga, acupuncture, hypnosis)
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what is the standard tx for motion sickness?
**scopolamine (patch)**, dimenhydrinate, OR meclizine
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what is the standard tx for vertigo?
meclizine OR cyclizine
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what is the standard tx for diabetic gastroparesis?
metoclopramide
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second time: what is the step-wise tx for pregnancy induced N/V?
* *Vit B6 with anti-histamine OR 5HT3 antag** - dopamine antag - steroid OR different dopamine antag

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