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Presentation |
4mg orally dissolving tablet |
Tablet |
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Pharmacology |
Anti-emetic Action: 5HT3 antagonist which blocks receptors both centrally and peripherally |
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Metabolism |
Liver |
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Indications |
-Undifferentiated nausea and vomiting -Prophylaxis for spinal immobilization and eye trauma -Vestibular nausea in pts |
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Contraindications |
-Known hypersensitivity -Concurrent apomorphine use -Known long Q-T syndrome -Hypokalaemia or hypomagnesaemia |
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Precautions |
-Pts with liver disease should not exceed 8mg a day -Pts on diuretics with electrolyte imbalance -Pts with phenylketonuria -Concurrent use with tramadol -Pregnancy |
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Side effects |
Common: -Constipation -Headache -Fever -Dizziness -Rise in liver enzymes
Rare: -Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis) -Q-T prolongation -Widened QRS complex -Tachyarrythmias -Seizures -Extrapyramidal reaction -Visual disturbances |
Common x 5 Rare x 7 |
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Onset, peak, duration |
2 mins 20 mins 120 mins |
2's |
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Doses |
4mg tablet, repeat @ 5-10 minutes if symptoms persist
Max dose 8mg |
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