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Octreotide
Applications:
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Treats acromegaly (reduces growth hormone)
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Manages neuroendocrine tumors (controls carcinoid/VIPoma symptoms)
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Stops severe GI bleeding (esophageal varices, ulcers)
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Closes pancreatic/intestinal fistulas
Side Effects:
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Common: Nausea, diarrhea, gallstones, blood sugar changes
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Serious (rare): Heart rhythm issues, thyroid dysfunction
Note: Requires monitoring for gallbladder and metabolic effects. Available in short-acting (daily) and long-acting (monthly) forms.
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Atropine Sulphate
Applications:
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Pre-Anesthesia: Reduces saliva and respiratory secretions before surgery.
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Bradycardia: Emergency treatment for abnormally slow heart rate.
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Poison Antidote: Countacts organophosphate or nerve agent poisoning.
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Ophthalmic Use: Dilates pupils for eye exams or inflammation treatment.
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GI Disorders: Relieves spasms in irritable bowel (rarely used today).
Side Effects:
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Common: Dry mouth, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, dizziness.
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Serious:
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Hallucinations/confusion (high doses)
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Urinary retention
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Glaucoma attacks (with eye drops)
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Dangerous tachycardia (overdose)
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Note:
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IV/IM use only in emergencies (hospital/EMS).
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Reverses life-threatening cholinergic toxicity (e.g., pesticide poisoning).
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Aprepitant
Applications:
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea/Vomiting (CINV): Prevents acute/delayed nausea from highly emetogenic chemo (e.g., cisplatin).
Moderately Emetogenic Chemo: Used with dexamethasone + 5-HT3 blockers (e.g., ondansetron).
Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting (PONV): Alternative for high-risk surgeries (less common).Side Effects:
Common: Fatigue, hiccups, constipation, headache, loss of appetite.
Serious (Rare):-
Liver toxicity (elevated LFTs).
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Hypersensitivity (rash, anaphylaxis).
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Drug interactions (CYP3A4 inhibitor—affects warfarin, birth control, some chemo drugs).
Note: Avoid with pimozide (QT prolongation risk). IV form (fosaprepitant) available.
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Fosaprepitant
Fosaprepitant is an antiemetic used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
Applications:
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Prevents acute and delayed nausea/vomiting from highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
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Often used in combination with other antiemetics (like dexamethasone and a 5-HT3 antagonist).
Side Effects:
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Common: fatigue, headache, hiccups, and constipation.
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Serious (rare): infusion site reactions, allergic reactions, liver enzyme elevation.
Brands: Emend (IV).
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