1/4
Anti-emetics
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
---|
No study sessions yet.
Drugs in class
ondansetron (Zofran)
granistron (Kytril)
dolasetron (Anzemet)
Properties/MOA
-Acts by blocking serotonin
5HT3 receptors
• Most effective against N/V
caused by chemo
Effects/Adverse Rxn
HA
Constipation
N/V
Contraindications
Contraindicated in
patients w/hypersensitivity to drug
Nursing info
-Zofran can be used as oral
dissolved tablet
• dexamethasone (Decadron)
used to ↑ effectiveness of
drug