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ANTIEMETICS are a large class of dugs whos' main function is to prevent or help fight nausea and vomiting. Examples: DRAMAMINE, ANZEMET, MARINOL, KYTRIL, BONINE, REGLAN, ZOFRAN, COMPAZINE, and a few more. <<>> The answer above is absolutely correct :), but I just wanted to add one more - which is probably the most prescribed - Phenergan (promethazine). Anti-emetics can be further classified for the type of n/v being treated. For example, Bonine (meclizine) and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) contain anti-histamines and can be purchased over the counter. These types of drugs are best suited for motion sickness. Zofran (ondansetron) is a prescription drug generally used for chemotherapy related nausea and sometimes morning sickness.
promethazine theoclate i.e avomine is OTC anti-emetic drug. you can also buy ondensetron & domeperidone.
anti-droperidol drugs, dopaminergic drugs (i.e., promethazine, droperidol), antihistamines (i.e., diphenhydramine), and the serotonin receptor antagonists
Antinausea drugs are medicines that control nausea--a feeling of sickness or queasiness in the stomach with an urge to vomit. These drugs also prevent or stop vomiting.
An antiemetic is a drug which intentionally prevents or combats nausea or vomiting.
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What are some examples of abortive medications?
Abortive medications include triptans, ergot alkaloids, NSAIDs, combination analgesics, and antiemetics.
What are antiemetics?
Drugs that control vomiting are called antiemetic drugs.
What is the meaning of antiemetic?
A type of medication given to relieve or prevent nausea and vomiting. Some appetite-enhancing drugs are also used as antiemetics.
What do you used emetic for?
Emetics make one vomit. Naturally, antiemetics counteract nausea and help to prevent vomiting.
What type of drug is motion sickness?
I think you was asking, what type of drugs are used in the treatment of motion sickness. Those are antiemetics.
What are side effects of antiemetics?
May cause anxiety, dizziness, low blood pressure, sedation, nausea, dry mouth, and restlessness.
What are some good journal sources of information on antinausea drugs?
Flake, Zachary A., Robert D. Scalley, and Austin G. Bailey. "Practical Selection of Antiemetics." American Family Physician March 1, 2004: 1169.
If a patient is vomiting and IV antiemetics are not available what other route could be considered?
rectal administration is possible. Compazine, I believe, is one that can be. Scopalamine is sometimes administered in a patch form, too.
What does a Zofran Injection do?
A zofran injection is to prevent Nausea and vomiting mainly in cancer pataints or other conditions involving nausea and vomiting. This is one of thee most highly succsesfull antiemetics on the market today.
Is there a medical term for 'inability to sit still'?
The medical term is "akathisia", which translates literally from the Greek as "not sitting". It is a neurological condition, and is a common side effect of many medications including Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Calcium Channel Blockers, and Antiemetics.
What antiemetics are contraindicated with Parkinson's Disease?
Any antiemetic drug that can cause extrapyramidal symptoms (or whose mechanism relies on dopaminergic antagonism such as domperidone, metoclopramide etc) should be absolutely avoided in patients with PD. Certain H1 blocking antiemetics such as cyclizine can cause EPS hence always check wirh your Phramcist or Physician before taking any of these medicines. Anti emetics that can be safely given to PD patients include the setron family of 5HT-3 antagonists. Also, diphenhydramine (BENADRYLTM) an H1 antihistaminic is free from EPS therefore, it can also be used safely for nausea and vomiting in PD patients.
How can you give an antiemetic to a patient who is vomiting?
Many can be administered via IM injection or by IV. Check the index of a drug book (if you have one, or using one from a library) for more information on specific drugs and their dosages. You should be able to look it up by the group antiemetics.
