suppository anti-emetic combination (BRD)

Indications: -> relief of nausea/vomiting in palliative care Dosage: 1-2 suppositories every 4 hours PRN diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg dexamethasone 2 mg

General

anti-emetic pharmacologic combination

References

Frederich M., UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatrics & Gerontology, Syllabus: The Cutting Edge in Palliative Medicine, 2001

Components

dexamethasone (Decadron, Maxidex, AK-Dex, Ozurdex) diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Alledryl, Allergival) metoclopramide (Reglan, Metozolv ODT)