antiemetics in different conditions
Last reviewed 01/2018
Seek expert advice.
- Gastric stasis or bloating - antimemetic Metoclopramide or domperidone; useful adjunct - asilone Susp or peppermint water
- bowel obstruction
- without colic: metoclopramide; useful adjuncts - dexamethasone, docusate
- with colic: cyclizine or methotrimeprazine; useful adjuncts - haloperidol, buscopan, dexamethasone
- morphine/toxic/metabolic: haloperidol or methotrimeprazine; useful adjunct - cyclizine
- raised intracranial pressure: cyclizine plus dexamethasone
- sensory stimuli or anxiety: cyclizine or hyoscine hydrobromide or methotrimeprazine; codeine Linctus for cough
- chemotherapy: metoclopramide; useful adjunct - dexamethasone
bowel obstruction without colic
morphine, toxic and metabolic vomiting