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Antiemetics

by drdasaraju
April 29, 2022

All the following are class of antiemetics, except

NK1 receptor antagonists

M1 receptor blockers

CB1 receptor blockers

5HT3 antagonists

D2 receptor blockers

H1 receptor blockers

None

All the following are true regarding ondansetron, except

Sedation is a common adverse effect

Blocks 5HT3 receptors

Most effective in controlling the emesis caused by various factors

Given orally or intravenously

None

All the following are true regarding aprepitant, except

Effective in controlling the late phase of emesis caused by cytotoxic drugs

Blocks substance P (NK1) receptors

Given orally

Prodrug

None

All the following are true regarding metoclopramide, except

Has potent antiemetic action

Blocks dopamine D2 receptors

Does not cross blood–brain barrier

Enhances gastric emptying

None

All the following are true regarding doxylamine, except

Most commonly prescribed drug for pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting

Blocks histamine H1 receptors

Pyridoxine is co-administered to increase the efficiency

Does not cause sedation

None

All the following antiemetics cause extrapyramidal symptoms, except

Domperidone

Prochlorperazine

Metoclopramide

Haloperidol

None

Following antiemetic drug can be administered as a transdermal patch

Domperidone

Hyoscine

Fosaprepitant

Nabilone

None

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