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DRUGS - Anti-emetics and Anti-Acids

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Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIs   newest class – given all the time in acute care settings – every patient is put on one in the hospital prophylactically - stress ulcers - works at the ATP pump. given before meals. Binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, preventing the fi  
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Protonix is a   Proton Pump Inhibitors PPI - Binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen - absorption occurs only after tablet leaves the stomach -  
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Maalox or Mylanta/ TUMS   Affects absorption of many meds, Give other meds 1 hour before or 2 hours after - Neutralizes acid in stomach, stimulates mucus, prostaglandin, & bicarbonate production  
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Pepcid   antiulcer, H2 histamine receptor antagonist - Onset 30-60 min, peak 1-3h, Duration 6-12h  
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Side effect of pepcid   confusion, dizziness, arrhythmias, AGRANULOCYTOSIS, APLASTIC ANEMIA  
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Side effects of protonix   CNS: headache GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, eructation, flatulence Endo: hyperglycemia - Nursing Implications: Assess for epigastric or abdominal pain and GI bleed; May cause abnormal liver function tests, including increase AST, ALT, alkaline phos, bilir  
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What should you avoid when taking H2 – Proton Pump Inhibitors?   Avoid alcohol, aspirin or NSAIDs, and foods that cause an increase in GI irritation  
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Anticholinergics   Scopolamine transdermal - Used for motion sickness, secretion reduction before surgery & in terminally ill  
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SE of Anticholinergics   dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, difficult urination, constipation  
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Neuroleptic agents   block N&V by blocking dopamine receptor on the CTZ. Many also have anticholinergic activity. - Prototype: prochlorperizine (Compazine)  
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Prokinetic agents   block dopamine in the CTZ or stimulate ACh receptors in the GI tract & stimulates peristalsis - Prototype: metochlopramide (Reglan)  
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Serotonin blockers   Block Serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the GI tract, CTZ & vomiting center - Prototype: Ondansetron (Zofran)  
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Tetrahydrocannibinoid   Inhibitory effect on reticular formation, thalmus, & cerebral cortex - Prototype: Marinol  
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Main SE of Cimetidine   confusion – H2 histamine receptor antagonist (tagamet)  
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Main SE of Famotidine/Pepcid   Headache, dizziness, dysrhythmias, constipation, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia - H2 histamine receptor antagonist (Mylanta AR, Pepcid)  
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Main SE of Ranitidine   headache, sleeplessness, hepatotoxicity, anaphylaxis (rare) - H2 histamine receptor antagonist (Zantac)  
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Main SE of Nizatidine   headache, dizziness, cyanide, thiocyanate toxiticity - H2 histamine receptor antagonist (Axid)  
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Main SE of Meclizine   drowsiness, hypotension – antiemetic, antihistamine – vertigo, motion sickness – blocks chemoreceptor trigger zone and acts on vomiting center – avoid alcohol (Antivert or Dramamine)  
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Main SE of diphenhydramine   dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, anaphylaxis – Antihistamine – H1 receptor antagonist (Benadryl, Diphenadryl, Nytol)  
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Main SE of Compazine   depression, euphoria, circulatory failure, tachycardia, respiratory distress – antiemetic and antipsychotic – Compazine  
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Main SE of Reglan   sedation, fatigue, restlessness, headache, suicide ideation, seizures – Cholinergic, antiemetic, central dopamine receptor antagonist  
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Main SE of Zofran   headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, diarrhea, bronchospasms, musculoskeletal pain – antiemetic – 5-HT3 receptor antagonist  
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