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Anti-emetics work by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger the sensation of nausea and vomiting. They often target specific receptors involved in the vomiting reflex, such as serotonin (5-HT3), dopamine (D2), or neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptors. By inhibiting these pathways, anti-emetics can effectively reduce the occurrence of nausea and vomiting due to various causes, including chemotherapy, motion sickness, and post-operative effects. Different classes of anti-emetics may be used depending on the underlying cause and patient needs.
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What are antiemetics?
Drugs that control vomiting are called antiemetic drugs.
What do you used emetic for?
Emetics make one vomit. Naturally, antiemetics counteract nausea and help to prevent vomiting.
What are some examples of abortive medications?
Abortive medications include triptans, ergot alkaloids, NSAIDs, combination analgesics, and antiemetics.
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 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.
Who discovered antiemetics?
Antiemetics are medications used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, and their discovery cannot be attributed to a single individual. The development of antiemetic drugs evolved over time, with early treatments derived from natural substances like ginger and various herbal remedies. The introduction of specific antiemetic medications, such as promethazine in the 1940s and ondansetron in the 1990s, involved contributions from multiple researchers and pharmaceutical advancements.
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.
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.
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.
