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Anti-emetic
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Drugs in class
metoclopramide (Reglan)
prochlorperazine (Compazine)
promethazine (Phenergan)
droperidol (Inapsine)
Properties/MOA
-Suppress emesis by blocking
dopamine 2 receptors
• Increases gastric motility
• Prokinetic agent
Effects/Adverse Rxn
• EPS
→ All can cause EPS:
(twitching, muscle
spasms, twisted
posture
Nursing info
-Monitor BP & HR
• Phenothiazines:
→ Compazine, Phenergan
• Butyrophenones:
→ Inapsine