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- Akshay Athavale, Tegan Athavale, and Darren M Roberts.
- Drug Health Services and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.
- Aust Prescr. 2020 Apr 1; 43 (2): 49-56.
AbstractNausea and vomiting are common symptoms with many possible causes, including the adverse effects of drugs. If a drug is indicated, the cause guides the choice of antiemetic drug The main antiemetic classes include antagonists of the serotonin, dopamine, histamine, muscarinic and neurokinin systems, corticosteroids and benzodiazepines. Some antiemetics appear more effective for specific indications Serotonin and neurokinin antagonists, such as ondansetron and aprepitant, are highly effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Metoclopramide and antihistamines are first-line options for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Serotonin antagonists and some dopamine antagonists, such as metoclopramide, can prolong the QT interval on the ECG. Dopamine antagonists can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects, particularly in children(c) NPS MedicineWise.
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