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Drugs: Chemoreceptor trigger zone -> vomiting center
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Histamine antagonists
Muscarinic antagonists Dopamine antagonists Cannabinoids |
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Drugs: Stomach / small intestine -> chemoreceptor trigger zone
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Sphincter modulators
5HT3 antagonists |
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Drugs: Stomach / small intestine -> vomiting center
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5HT3 antagonists
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Risk factors / increased level of concern
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Blood in vomit / "coffee ground" appearance
Stiff neck Severe headache Lethargy Confusion Severe abdominal pain Fever > 101 Diarrhea also present Rapid deep breathing Rapid pulse |
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Antihistamines
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Meclizine
Cyclizine Diphenhydramine Doxylamine Dimenhydrinate |
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Antihistamines: Consequences of use
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Drowsiness
Dry mouth & eyes Urinary retention Constipation |
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Bonine
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Meclizine
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Marezine
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Cyclizine
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Dramamine
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Dimenhydrinate
Meclizine (less drowsy) |
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Accupressure point
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P6
Neiguan |
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Morning sickness treatments
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Antihistamines
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) Ginger Phosphorated carbohydrates Preggie-Pops Accupressure |
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Vitamin B6: Dose
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10 to 25 mg tid
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Ginger: NMCD rating
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Possibly effective
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Ginger: MOA
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Galanolactone acts primarily on 5HT receptor in ileum
Some central action |
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Ginger: Consequences of use
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Usually well-tolerated
Doses 5 gm & higher give increased side effects (mostly GI, heartburn, etc.) |
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Ginger: Dose
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250 mg qid
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Phosphorated carboyhydrate solutions: MOA
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Decrease smooth muscle contraction & delay gastric emptying
Dose-dependent effect |
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Phosphorated carbohydrate solutions: Consequences of use
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Upset stomach
Large doses: Diarrhea, abdominal pain |
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Phosphorated carbohydrate solutions: At-risk populations
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Diabetics
Fructose-intolerant persons |
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Hangover: Best therapies
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Hydration
Time |
