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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. CHAPTER 53 Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Definitions Nausea Unpleasant feeling that often precedes vomiting Emesis (vomiting) Forcible emptying of gastric, and occasionally, intestinal contents Antiemetic drugs Used to relieve nausea and vomiting
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. VC and CTZ Vomiting center (VC) Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) Both located in the brain Once stimulated, cause the vomiting reflex
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Mechanism of Action Many different mechanisms of action Most work by blocking one of the vomiting pathways, thus blocking the stimulus that induces vomiting
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Indications Specific indications vary per class of antiemetics General use for each type: prevention and reduction of nausea and vomiting
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications Anticholinergic drugs (ACh blockers) Bind to and block acetylcholine (ACh) receptors in the inner ear labyrinth Block transmission of nauseating stimuli to CTZ Also block transmission of nauseating stimuli from the reticular formation to the VC scopolamine Also used for motion sickness Also used for motion sickness
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Antihistamine drugs (H 1 receptor blockers) Inhibit ACh by binding to H 1 receptors Prevent cholinergic stimulation in vestibular and reticular areas, thus preventing nausea and vomiting dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, meclizine, promethazine Also used for motion sickness, nonproductive cough, allergy symptoms, sedation
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Neuroleptic drugs Block dopamine receptors on the CTZ chlorpromazine, promethazine, perphenazine, several others Also used for psychotic disorders, intractable hiccups
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Prokinetic drugs Block dopamine in the CTZ Cause CTZ to be desensitized to impulses it receives from the GI tract Also stimulate peristalsis in GI tract, enhancing emptying of stomach contents metoclopramide (Reglan), cisapride Also used for GERD, delayed gastric emptying
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Serotonin blockers Block serotonin receptors in the GI tract, CTZ, and VC dolasetron, granisetron, ondansetron Used for nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy and for postoperative nausea and vomiting
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Tetrahydrocannabinoids Major psychoactive substance in marijuana Inhibitory effects on reticular formation, thalamus, cerebral cortex Alter mood and body’s perception of its surroundings
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Mechanism of Action and Other Indications (cont’d) Tetrahydrocannabinoids (cont'd) dronabinol (Marinol) Used for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, and anorexia associated with weight loss in AIDS patients
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Adverse Effects Vary according to drug used Stem from their nonselective blockade of various receptors
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Nursing Implications Assess complete nausea and vomiting history, including precipitating factors Assess current medications Assess for contraindications and potential drug interactions
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Nursing Implications (cont’d) Many of these drugs cause severe drowsiness; warn patients about driving or performing any hazardous tasks Taking antiemetics with alcohol may cause severe CNS depression Teach patients to change position slowly to avoid hypotensive effects
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Mosby items and derived items © 2007, 2005, 2002 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. Nursing Implications (cont’d) For chemotherapy, antiemetics are often given 1 to 3 hours before a chemotherapy drug Monitor for therapeutic effects Monitor for adverse effects
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