Gastrointestinal | Antiemetic Drugs

20/03/2025 13 min Episodio 18
Gastrointestinal | Antiemetic Drugs

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of PodBites, Hala Mahmoud and Salma Metwally break down everything you need to know about nausea and vomiting—why it happens, how to stop it, and which drugs work best for different causes. From motion sickness to chemotherapy-induced nausea, we explore the science behind emesis and the medications that keep it under control.
💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ The Science of Vomiting – CTZ, vestibular system, GI triggers & more.
✔️ Receptors & Mnemonics – Dopamine, serotonin, histamine, and muscarinic receptors.
✔️ Anti-Emetic Medications – How dopamine blockers, serotonin antagonists, and NK1 inhibitors work.
✔️ Motion Sickness & Chemo Nausea – Best treatment strategies for each condition.
✔️ Clinical Cases & High-Yield Practice Questions – Reinforce your knowledge with real-world scenarios.
Perfect for students, residents, and doctors, this episode will make anti-emetics easy to digest! 🎙️💊

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