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Bell J, Bindelglass A, Morrone J, Park S, Costa A, Bergese S. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Narrative Review. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:16. [PMID: 39189162 PMCID: PMC11348043 DOI: 10.3390/medicines11070016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication of ambulatory surgery, leading to numerous deleterious effects such as decreased patient satisfaction, prolonged recovery unit stays, and rarely, more serious complications such as aspiration pneumonia or wound dehiscence. In this paper, we present a narrative review of the literature regarding common risk factors for PONV including patient factors, surgical factors, and anesthetic factors. We then will review anesthetic techniques and antiemetic drugs demonstrated to mitigate the risk of PONV. Finally, we discuss the potential economic benefits of PONV prophylaxis in the perioperative ambulatory setting.
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- Justin Bell
- Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (J.B.); (A.B.); (S.P.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (J.B.); (A.B.); (S.P.); (A.C.)
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- Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (J.B.); (A.B.); (S.P.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (J.B.); (A.B.); (S.P.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA; (J.B.); (A.B.); (S.P.); (A.C.)
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Orhan A, Nguyen C, Chan A, Herrstedt J. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and tolerability of dopamine-receptor antagonists for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2024; 20:473-489. [PMID: 38878283 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2024.2367593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Dopamine (D)2,3-receptor antagonists (RAs) were the first antiemetics used in the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). AREAS COVERED Eight D2,3-RAs, amisulpride, domperidone, droperidol, haloperidol, metoclopramide, metopimazine, olanzapine and prochlorperazine are reviewed focusing on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, antiemetic effect and side effects. EXPERT OPINION Since the introduction of D2,3-RAs, antiemetics such as corticosteroids, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)3-RAs and neurokinin (NK)1-RAs have been developed. The classical D2,3-RAs are recommended in the prophylaxis of CINV from low emetic risk chemotherapy, but not as a fixed component of an antiemetic regimen for moderately or highly (HEC) emetic risk chemotherapy. D2,3-RAs are also used in patients with breakthrough nausea and vomiting. It should be emphasized, that most of these drugs are not selective for dopamine receptors.The multi-receptor targeting agent, olanzapine, is recommended in the prophylaxis of HEC-induced CINV as part of a four-drug antiemetic regimen, including a 5-HT3-RA, dexamethasone and a NK1-RA. Olanzapine is the most effective agent to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea.Side effects differ among various D2,3-RAs. Metopimazine and domperidone possess a low risk of extrapyramidal side effects. Domperidone and metoclopramide are prokinetics, whereas metopimazine delays gastric emptying and haloperidol does not influence gastric motility. Many D2,3-RAs increase the risk of prolonged QTc interval; other side effects include sedation and orthostatic hypotension.
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- Adile Orhan
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Zealand University Hospital Roskilde, Roskilde, Denmark
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- School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, USA
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- School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California Irvine, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Zealand University Hospital Roskilde, Roskilde, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Meyer TA, Hutson LR, Morris PM, McAllister RK. A Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Update: Current information on New Drugs, Old Drugs, Rescue/Treatment, Combination Therapies and Nontraditional Modalities. Adv Anesth 2023; 41:17-38. [PMID: 38251617 DOI: 10.1016/j.aan.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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This article's objective is to present the latest evidence and information on the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). PONV continues to affect 30% of the surgical population causing patient dissatisfaction, extending length of stay, and increasing overall costs. This review includes the introduction of 2 new intravenous formulations of antiemetics (amisulpride, aprepitant), updates on nontraditional therapies, suggestions for combination prophylaxis, emerging data on rescue treatment, and considerations for special populations and settings. Both of the new antiemetics provide promising options for pharmacologic interventions for PONV with favorable safety profiles.
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- Tricia A Meyer
- Texas A&M University-School of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA.
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- Texas A&M University-School of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA; Baylor College of Medicine - Temple, TX, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA
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- Texas A&M University-School of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA
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- Texas A&M University-School of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA; Baylor College of Medicine - Temple, TX, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA.
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Elias M, Gombert A, Siddiqui S, Yu S, Jin Z, Bergese S. Perioperative utility of amisulpride and dopamine receptor antagonist antiemetics-a narrative review. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1274214. [PMID: 38026950 PMCID: PMC10644345 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1274214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Despite advances in antiemetics and protocolized postoperative nausea vomiting (PONV) management, it remains one of the most common postoperative adverse events. In patients who developed PONV despite antiemetic prophylaxis, giving a rescue treatment from the same class of medication is known to be of limited efficacy. Given the widespread use of 5-HT3 antagonists as PONV prophylaxis, another class of effective intravenous rescue antiemetic is in dire need, especially when prophylaxis fails, and rescue medication is utilized. Dopamine antagonists were widely used for the treatment of PONV but have fallen out of favor due to some of their side effect profiles. Amisulpride was first designed as an antipsychotic medication but was found to have antiemetic properties. Here we will review the historical perspective on the use of dopamine receptor antagonist antiemetics, as well as the evidence on the efficacy and safety of amisulpride.
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- Murad Elias
- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Gupta A, Gupta D, Gupta P, Haldar R, Verma R, Mishra P, Srivastava S. Evaluation of the Role of Preoperative Oral Amisulpride as Part of a Multimodal Antiemetic Prophylaxis Regime on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2023:00008506-990000000-00077. [PMID: 37604488 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing craniotomy are at high risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) despite the use of prophylactic antiemetics. We hypothesized that a single preoperative oral dose of amisulpride as part of a multimodal antiemetic regimen would decrease the incidence of PONV in patients undergoing craniotomy for intracranial tumor surgery. METHODS Adult patients scheduled for elective craniotomy requiring general anesthesia were enrolled and randomized to receive either oral amisulpride 25 mg or placebo 2 hours before surgery in addition to our institution's usual antiemetic regimen. The primary outcome of the study was the incidence of nausea and/or vomiting during the first 24 hours postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included severity of nausea, use of rescue antiemetic medications, and treatment-related adverse events. RESULTS A total of 100 patients were included in the analysis. More patients in the amisulpride group had no episodes of nausea (90% vs. 40%; P<0.001) and no episodes of vomiting (94% vs. 46%; P<0.001) compared with the placebo group. The severity of nausea was lower in the amisulpride group than in the control group in the first 4 hours after surgery (P<0.05), and fewer patients receiving amisulpride required rescue antiemetics (P<0.001). The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS A single preoperative oral dose of amisulpride 25 mg as a component of a multimodal antiemetic regimen decreased the incidence and severity of PONV in patients undergoing craniotomy for intracranial tumor surgery, with no adverse effects.
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- Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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Kayki-Mutlu G, Michel MC. A year in pharmacology: new drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2020. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2021; 394:839-852. [PMID: 33864098 PMCID: PMC8051285 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02085-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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While the COVID-19 pandemic also affected the work of regulatory authorities, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a total of 53 new drugs in 2020, one of the highest numbers in the past decades. Most newly approved drugs related to oncology (34%) and neurology (15%). We discuss these new drugs by level of innovation they provide, i.e., first to treat a condition, first using a novel mechanisms of action, and "others." Six drugs were first in indication, 15 first using a novel mechanism of action, and 32 other. This includes many drugs for the treatment of orphan indications and some for the treatment of tropical diseases previously neglected for commercial reasons. Small molecules continue to dominate new drug approvals, followed by antibodies. Of note, newly approved drugs also included small-interfering RNAs and antisense oligonucleotides. These data show that the trend for declines in drug discovery and development has clearly been broken.
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- Gizem Kayki-Mutlu
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55118, Mainz, Germany.
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Kang C, Shirley M. Amisulpride: A Review in Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting. Drugs 2021; 81:367-375. [PMID: 33656662 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-020-01462-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Amisulpride intravenous (IV) injection (Barhemsys®; hereafter referred to as IV amisulpride), a selective dopamine receptor antagonist, is approved in the USA as a single IV infusion for the prevention and treatment of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in adults. Results from placebo-controlled phase III trials showed that IV amisulpride is efficacious both in the prevention of PONV (used either alone or in combination with an antiemetic of a different class) and in the treatment of PONV (irrespective of prior antiemetic prophylaxis status). When administered as a single IV infusion, amisulpride had a tolerability profile that was generally similar to that of placebo, with no significant safety concerns identified. Thus, IV amisulpride is a useful additional option in the prevention and treatment of PONV in adults, particularly for patients who have failed previous antiemetic prophylaxis and for whom effective treatment options may be limited.
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- Connie Kang
- Springer Nature, Mairangi Bay, Private Bag 65901, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand.
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- Springer Nature, Mairangi Bay, Private Bag 65901, Auckland, 0754, New Zealand
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Haber SL, Graybill A, Minasian A. Amisulpride: A New Drug for Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Ann Pharmacother 2021; 55:1276-1282. [PMID: 33412897 DOI: 10.1177/1060028020987012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To review the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of amisulpride and determine its role in the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). DATA SOURCES A PubMed search (1946 to November 2020) using the terms amisulpride and APD421 was conducted. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION Relevant reports on intravenous amisulpride were included. DATA SYNTHESIS Six clinical trials were evaluated. In 4 trials on the prevention of PONV, a greater percentage of patients who received amisulpride 5 mg compared with placebo experienced a complete response (44%-60% vs 31%-33%, respectively, when used as monotherapy; 58% vs 47%, respectively, when used in combination with another antiemetic). In 2 trials on the treatment of PONV, a significantly greater percentage of patients who received amisulpride 10 mg compared with placebo experienced a complete response (31.4% vs 21.5%, respectively, in patients who had not received prophylaxis; 41.7% vs 28.5%, respectively, in patients who had received prophylaxis). Adverse effects included infusion site pain, chills, hypokalemia, procedural hypotension, and abdominal distension. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Amisulpride is effective for the management of PONV and may be less likely to cause QT prolongation and extrapyramidal symptoms than other dopamine antagonists. Additional information is needed on its use for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and in children. CONCLUSIONS Amisulpride is an important new option for the multimodal management of PONV in adults, and it may be the preferred dopamine antagonist because of the more favorable safety profile that results from its unique pharmacological properties.
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- Stacy L Haber
- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, AZ, USA
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The next generation of antiemetics for the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2020; 34:759-769. [PMID: 33288125 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) afflict approximately 30% of patients overall and up to 80% of high-risk patients after surgery. Optimal pharmacological prophylaxis of PONV is challenging as it necessitates the consideration of PONV risk, drug efficacy, and potential adverse effects. Despite significant advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology and risk factors of PONV, its incidence has remained largely unchanged. Newer antiemetics have been introduced that may have improved safety profiles, longer duration of action, and better efficacy. This review aims to summarize the recent developments pertaining to these new agents and their potential application toward the management of PONV.
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Ha B, Usman AA, Augoustides JG. Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery-Identifying Opportunities for Further Improvement in the Quality of Postoperative Patient Recovery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:3231-3233. [PMID: 32950344 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Bao Ha
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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