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drug used to prevent, lessen or stop retching or vomiting..
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Is zofran a painkiller?
No, it's an anti-emetic(anti-nausea) medication
What is the purpose of an Antiemetic?
An anti-emetic is administered to reduce vomiting. For example, if a patient it prone to nausea when under anethesia, the anesthesiologist can administer an anti-emetic agent to counteract that.
What is maxalon?
Maxalon is the trade name of metroclopromide, an anti-emetic
What is an medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting is known as?
Anti-emetic (Against-vomiting)
What are the medicinal actions of marijuana?
Marijuana has analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, anti-convulsive, and laxative actions. Recent studies suggest antimicrobial and antibacterial effects.
Is there codiene in ondansetron?
There is no codeine in ondansetron. They are completely different things; one is an opiate, the other is an anti-emetic.
What is dexabion for?
its a steroid that also acts as an anti emetic. It's used for post operative nausea and vomiting.
What emetic can be bought otc?
i want to know what kind of a drug an emetic is?
Are all Anti emetic drugs over the counter?
No, there are prescription medications for nausea as well. promethazine is a particularly effective one.
What type of drug is Ondansetron?
Zofran (Ondansetron) is an anti emetic usually prescribed for nasuea/vomiting caused from surgery or chemotherapy/radiation.
Is Antispasmodic same as promethazine?
No, Promethazine is used as an anti-histaminic and anti-emetic. It is not antispasmodic.Antispasmodic: A term used to describe the effect of the drug, where it inhibits spasms of smooth muscles and prevents colic.
What happens if you take Emetic with alcohol?
Taking an emetic with alcohol will cause vomiting.
