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Emetic & Anti emetic Drugs

Emetic & Anti emetic Drugs. Cerebral Centers Affecting Vomiting. Vomiting (cont’d). Nonpharmacologic measure Nonprescription antiemetics Antihistamines Bismuth subsalicylate Phosphorylated carbohydrate solution. Prescription Antiemetics. Prescriptive antihistamines Anticholinergic

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Emetic & Anti emetic Drugs

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  1. Emetic & Anti emetic Drugs

  2. Cerebral Centers Affecting Vomiting

  3. Vomiting (cont’d) • Nonpharmacologic measure • Nonprescription antiemetics • Antihistamines • Bismuth subsalicylate • Phosphorylated carbohydrate solution

  4. Prescription Antiemetics • Prescriptive antihistamines • Anticholinergic • Dopamine antagonists • Phenothiazines • Butyrophenones • Metoclopramide

  5. Prescription Antiemetics (cont’d) • Benzodiazepines • Serotonin receptor antagonist • Glucocorticoids • Cannabinoids • Miscellaneous • Diphenidol, droperidol, trimethobenzamide

  6. Emetics • Ipecac is an OTC drug • Administration • Take with a glass of water or fluid, not with milk or carbonated beverage • Vomiting occurs in 20 to 30 minutes and if not, repeat dose • Gastric lavage may be needed if vomiting does not occur • Caution: avoid vomiting if substance is caustic or petroleum

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