A 10-week pregnant woman with persistent vomiting is unable to tolerate oral intake. Ketones +++, weight loss 7%. What is the recommended first-line a...

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A 10-week pregnant woman with persistent vomiting is unable to tolerate oral intake. Ketones +++, weight loss 7%. What is the recommended first-line antiemetic?

Accepted Answer

Cyclizine

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Ondansetron

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Metoclopramide 3-week course

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Prochlorperazine suppository only

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No pharmacotherapy - ginger alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hyperemesis gravidarum

A 10-week pregnant woman with persistent vomiting is unable to tolerate oral intake. Ketones +++, weight loss 7%. What is the recommended first-line antiemetic?