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PHARMACOLOGY CAPSTONEAntiemetics: treat or prevent nausea and vomiting a. 5-HT2 receptor antagonists or serotonin agonist: TRON -Dolasetron -Granisetron -Ondansetron -Tropisetron b. Dopamine antagonists include: Promethazine Prochlorperazine Metoclopramide: this one can have different generic names b/c it can have some different side effects. Watch out for extrapyramidal side effects with metoclopramide ● Antihistamines and cannabinoids are used as antiemetics as well. c. Antihistamines (H1 histamine receptor agonists) Diphenhydramine Dimenhydrinate Meclizine d. Cannabinoids Cannabis or medical marajuana is a Schedule 1 drug Dronabinol is a schedule III drug in Remember that most antiemetics can cause sedation so watch out for addictive effect if it is given with narcotic analgesics and protect client from injury Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s) Decreases stomach acid by inhibiting those gastric proton pumps that make acid acid=THEY STOP THE ACID in the pump! Omeprazole Lansoprazole Dexlansoprazole Dexlansoprazole Esomeprazole Pantoprazole Think of a pump in your stomach just churning out the acid-ZOLE is the nice guys who shuts off the pump ZOLE is very friendly and well tolerated by most clients but can CAUSE VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY if he stays around too long such as in long term use of ZOLE= vitamin b 12 deficiency.
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