All::Neurology::Pharmacology::5-HT3 antagonists

Intro

What's the main use of 5-HT3 antagonists?

management of chemotherapy-related nausea

What's the method of action of 5-HT3 antagonists?

act in the chemoreceptor trigger zone area of the medulla oblongata

What's the common side effects of 5-HT3 antagonists?

  • prolonged QT interval
  • constipation is common