Lilly: Ch. 52 \"Antiemetic/Antinausea Drugs\"

The _____ in the brain initiates the physiological events that lead to nausea and vomiting

Neurotransmitter signals are sent to the vomiting center from the ______

The antiemetic works by binding to and blocking Acetylocholine receptors in the inner ear labyrinth, blocking transmission of nauseating stimuli to CTZ and blocking transmission of stimuli from the reticular formation to the VC

Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop, Scopace) are what type of antiemetic?

The antiemetic works by inhibiting ACh binding to H₁ receptors, preventing cholinergic stimulation in vestibular and reticular areas and also used for motion sickness, nonproductive cough , allergy symptoms, and sedation

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and Meclizine (Antivert) are what type of antiemetic

This antiemetic works by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ and also used for psychotic disorders/intractable hiccups

Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Promethazine (Phenergan), and Droperidol are all ____

Droperidol use is contriversial because it is associated with ____

This antiemetic works by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ, desensitizing CTZ to impulses from GI tract, stimulates peristalsis, and also used for GERD treatment

Metoclopramide (Reglan) is what kind of antiemetic?

This antiemetic works by blocking seratonin receptors in the GI tract, CTZ and VC. It is also used for nausea/vomiting in patients receiving Chemotherapy or post-operative nausea

Dolasetron (Anzemet), Granisetron (Kytril), Ondansetron (Zofran), Palonosetron (Aloxi) are what kind of antiemetic?

This antiemetic works by inhibiting effects of reticular formation, thalamus, cerebral cortex altering perception of surrounding, and is the major psychoactive substance in marijuana

This herbal is used for nausea caused by chemotherapy, morning sickness, or motion sickness