1. Nonprescription

2. Prescription

1. Dymenhydrinate

2. Diphenhydramine

3. Bismuth subsaliclate

1. Drowsiness

2. dry mouth

3. consipation

1. antihistamines

2. anticholinergics

3. dopamine antagonists

4. benzodiazapines

5. serotonin antagonists

6. glucocorticoids

7. cannabinoids

1. inhibits chemoreceptor zone (CTZ) 

2. Blocks H1 receptor sites

1. drowsiness

2. dry mouth

3. blurred vision

4. tachycardia

5. constipation

6. urinary retention

7. photosensitivity 

1. Butyrophenones

2. Metoclopramide

1. Haloperidol (Haldol)

2. Droperidol (Inapsine)

Blocks dopamine (D2) receptors in CTZ

1. extrapyramidal syndrome

2. hypotension

1. tremors

2. shuffling gait

3. masklike faces

4. stooped posture

1. sedation

2. diarrhea

3. EPS

4. tremor

Use for Odansetron (Zofran)

1. Cancer Chemotherapy

1. HA

2. diarrhea

3. dizziness

4. fatigue

1. Dexamethasone

2. methylprednisolone

13 SE of Dronabinol (Marinol)

1. drowsiness

2. dizziness

3. dry mouth

4. impaired thinking

5. euphoria

6. mood changes

7. HA

8. confusion

9. anxiety

10. depersonalizaiton

11. nightmares

12. memory lapse

13. incoordination

1. oral care

2. monitor bowel sounds

3. monitor vital signs

4. monitor fluid balance

5. patient education

1. avoidance of ETOH while taking antiemetic

2. avoid driving

3. avoid during pregnancy

1. if substance is caustic or petroleum based

(use charcoal instead)

1. use syrup not extract

2. glass of water; no milk or carbonated beverage

3. vomitting occurs in 20 to 30 minutes

4. next step - charcoal then lavage

1. food

2. fecal impaction

3. bacteria

4. virus

5. malabsorption syndrome

6. stress and anxiety

7. inflammatory bowel disease

1. clear liquids

2. IV electrolyte solutions

3. BRAT: banana, rice, applesauce, toast

1. opiate and optiate related drugs

2. somatostatin analogue

3. adsorbents

1. don't use over 2 days

2. don't use if fever present