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What emetic can be bought otc?
i want to know what kind of a drug an emetic is?
What emetic can be given in the subconctival sac?
Apomorphine is an emetic that can be given in the subconjunctival sac for inducing vomiting in certain circumstances. This method is used when oral administration is not possible or effective.
Why is it necessary to use an emetic to induce vomiting?
The purpose of using an emetic is to empty the stomach of its contents. If somebody has eaten a substance that is poisonous inducing vomiting can remove the substance from the stomach before it is absorbed into the blood stream. Salt water is sometimes used as an emetic.
What is anti emetic?
drug used to prevent, lessen or stop retching or vomiting..
What happens if you take Emetic with alcohol?
Taking an emetic with alcohol will cause vomiting.
What does emetic mean?
The word emetic is from the root word emesis, which means vomit. An emetic is something which will induce vomiting. A common emetic is syrup of ipecac, which is occasionally used to induce vomiting if a patient is suspected of having ingested some kind of poison. Syrup of ipecac has fallen out of favor over the last several years because it was not always effective at emptying the stomach, and did little to remove material which had already moved into the rest of the digestive system.
Flowering south American plant the dried root is used as an emetic?
Ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha) is a flowering plant native to South America. Its dried root is used as an emetic, inducing vomiting in cases of poisoning or overdose. It has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries.
What does emetic do?
An emetic is a substance that induces vomiting. It is often used in medical situations to expel harmful substances or toxins from the stomach. Emetics can be administered in cases of poisoning or overdose, but their use is generally limited due to potential complications and the availability of safer alternatives. Always consult a healthcare professional before using an emetic.
What are things that make you vomit?
A substance that causes vomiting is called an emetic. It comes from the Greek emetikos. Emetics are generally used in emergency situations such as certain types of poisoning. Syrup of Ipecac is a well known emetic.
Why must an emetic be given after a person is give the egg white due to poisoning?
An emetic induces vomiting.
The medication administered to produce vomiting?
Syrup of ipecac. Its referred to as an emetic.
What empties the stomach?
An emetic does.
