Drugs which causes nausea and vomiting
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- Apomorphine (and Bromocriptide)
- A D2 agonist used in the treatment of parkinsons
- It acts on the D2 receptor in the CTZ to cause vomiting
- Morphine
- In excess amounts, also acts on D2 receptors
- Syrup of Ibericat
- Irritates the gut, causing activation of 5HT3 receptors
- Cisplatin
- Anti cancer drug which causes release of serotonin in the gut, which then acts on 5HT3 receptors
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