Anti-emetics: The Pharmacology of Medicines for Nausea and Vomiting

This webinar will discuss the more commonly used anti-emetics, as well as the situations where they are used, and the common safety issues that may be encountered.
CPD HOURS: 0.5
Registration Year 2024-2025
 

Course Content

Medicines for nausea and vomiting are used commonly in hospital and community settings, but there are many options and not all of them will be effective for each patient. There are various causes for nausea and vomiting and various classes of anti-emetic medication that are useful for each

This webinar will discuss the more commonly used anti-emetics, as well as the situations where they are used, and the common safety issues that may be encountered.

Learning Outcomes

In this session you will:
  • Gain an understanding of the pathways involved in nausea and vomiting
  • Recognise the major classes of anti-emetic
  • Review the difference causes of nausea and vomiting, and the classes of medications most useful for each
  • Explore the expected adverse effects of the most common anti-emetics

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Amy Gibson

BPharm GCertHlthProfEd MClinPharm
Amy is a credentialed clinical pharmacist with experience across a range of sectors including community pharmacy, corporate pharmacy operations, multidisciplinary teams, residential aged care and general practice where she is currently positioned as a practice pharmacist and manager.
As a general practice pharmacist, Amy works with GPs to enhance quality use of medicines at both a patient and practice level. She has a strong patient-centred focus and believes in empowering patients to make informed choices about their healthcare needs through education and advocacy.