Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Anti-Emetics Guide
Serotonin antagonists:
 • Ondansetron (Zofran), Granisetron (Kytril, Sancuso) - Headache, constipation, drowsiness, diarrhea
Dopamine antagonists (DA):
 • Metoclopramide (Reglan) -Drowsiness, EPS, do not use if increased GI motility
 • Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - EPS, hyperglycemia
 • Prochlorperazine (Compazine) - EPS, NMS
 • Haloperidol (Haldol) - EPS, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, somnolence
 • Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) - EPS, dry mouth
Histamine antagonists:
 • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Dizziness, drowsiness, paradoxical excitation
ACh antagonists
 • Scopolamine - Bradycardia, flushing, thirst, xerostomia, urinary retention
DA/Histamine/ACh antagonist:
 • Promethazine (Phenergan) - EPS, NMS, drowsiness, sedation, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
Neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists
 • Aprepitant (Emend) - Hiccups, bradycardia, neutropenia
 • Fosaprepitant (Ivemend) - Angioedema, bradycardia, neutropenia
Centrally acting:
 • Dexamethasone - Leukocytosis, mood changes, adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia
 • Trimethobenzamide (Tigan) - EPS, disorientation, seizure
 • THC, dronabinol - Hyperemesis, tachycardia, nystagmus, ataxia
 • Lorazepam (Ativan) - Respiratory depression

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