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Exam 6: Meds that affect the GI (N/V)

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Dimenhydrinate   Dramamine  
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Dimenhydrinate uses   Prevention & treatment of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo of motion sickness  
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Dimenhydrinate Adverse Reactions   Dizziness, confusion, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, palpitations  
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50-100 mg PO q4-6hr prn, max dose, 400mg/d, 50mg IM prn, 50mg IV   Dimenhydrinate Doseage  
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Diphenhydramine   Benadryl  
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Diphenhydramine uses   Prevention & treatment of motion sickness, antihistamine  
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Diphenhydramine Adverse Reactions   Dizziness, SEDATION, Epigastric Distress, faintness, allergic reactions, urinary frequency, thickening of bronchial secretions.  
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25-50mg PO q4-6hr, 10-50mg IM, IV   Diphenhydramine Doseage  
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Dolastron Mesylate   Anzemet  
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Dolastron Mesylate uses   Prevention of chemo-induced N/V, postoperative N/V  
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Dolastron Mesylate Adverse Reactions   Hypotension, hypertention, EKG changes, HA, dizziness, sedation, hunger, constipation  
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Before chemo: 100mg within 1hr., PO N/V: 100mg or 1.8mg/kg IV   Dolastron Doseage  
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Granisetron Hydrochloride   Kytril  
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Granisetron Hydrochloride Uses   Prevention & Treatment of N/V due to antineoplastic drug therapy  
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Granisetron Hydrochloride Adverse Reaction   HA, weakness, somnolence, diarrhea, constipation  
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10mcg/kg infused IV over 5min, 30min before chemo. or 1mg PO BID   Granisetron Hydrochloride Doseage  
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Meclizine   Antivert  
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Meclizine Uses   Vertigo, prevention & treatment of N/V due to motion sickness, Menirere's Disease  
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Meclizine Adverse Reactions   Drowsiness, restlessness, rash, uticaria, anorexia, hypotension, dry mouth, nose and throat  
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Vertigo: 25-100mg/d PO in divided doses; N/V: 25-50mg PO 1hr before travel and repeat 24h PRN   Meclizine Doseages  
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metoclopramide   Reglan  
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metoclopramide uses   Prevention of N/V due to antineoplastic drug therapy, promote gastric emptying  
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metoclopramide adverse reactions   Restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, lassitude, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea  
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1-2mg/kg IV 15-30min before chemotherapy   metoclopramide Dosage  
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Ondansetron   Zofran  
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Ondansetron Uses   Prevention of N/V due to antineoplastic drug therapy, postoperative N/V  
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Ondansetron Adverse Reactions   Diarrhea, HA, fever, weakness, dry mouth, drowsiness, sedation  
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Chemo. 3 doses of 0.15mg.kg IV or 32mg PO 30min before chemo. post-op N/V; 4mg IV   Ondansetron Dosage  
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Promethazine Hydrochloride   Phenergan  
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Promethazine Hydrochloride Uses   Tx of motion sickness  
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Promethazine Hydrochloride Adverse Reactions   Dizziness, sedation, epigastric distress, faintness, allergic reactions, urinary frequency, thickening of bronchial secretions  
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Motion sickness: initial 25mg PO 1/2 before travel and repeat in 8-12hr; N/V 12.5-25mg PO, IM, IV   Promethazine Hydrochloride Dosage  
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Transdermal Scopolamine   Transderm-Scop  
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Transdermal Scopolamine Uses   Prevention of N/V due to motion sickness  
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Transdermal Scopolamine Adverse Reactions   Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision  
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One system applied at least 4hr before effect is required, repeat in 3d if needed   Transdermal Scopolamine Dosage  
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Trimethibenzamide Hydrochloride   Tigan  
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Trimethibenzamide Hydrochloride Uses   Control of N/V  
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Trimethibenzamide Hydrochloride Adverse Reactions   Hypotension (IM use) Parkinson-like symptoms, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness  
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250mg PO TID, QID: 200mg IM, rectal suppository TID, QID   Trimethibenzamide Hydrochloride Dosage  
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Prochlorperazine Hydrochloride   Compazine  
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Prochlorperazine Hydrochloride Uses   Control of N/V  
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Prochlorperazine Hydrochloride Adverse Reactions   Drowsiness, hypotension, postural hypotension, bradycardia, dry mouth, nasal congestion  
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5-10mg PO TID, QID; 10-20mg IM, IV; 25mg rectal suppository BID; 10-15mg sustained release   Prochlorperazine Hydrochloride Dosage  
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