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antiemetic drug

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Noun1.antiemetic drugantiemetic drug - a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
antiemetic
dimenhydrinate, Dramamine - antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
Emetrol - trade name for an antiemetic drug that has a mint flavor
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
prochlorperazine - antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
Phenergan, promethazine - antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
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In addition, the antiemetic drug Zofran is prescribed, as well as the antipsychotic Zyprexa, These drugs can be taken as tablets dissolved under the tongue, or by IV.
Medical marijuana: a surprising solution to severe morning sickness by Hildenbrandt, Erin / Mothering
The three most effective antiemetic drugs were the serotonin receptor antagonists such as tropisetron and ondansetron, along with droperidol, and dexamethasone.
Protocol beats nausea and vomiting by Bolton, Jane / Australian Nursing Journal
All patients were given antiemetic drugs prior to induction.
Unplanned admissions following outpatient otologic surgery: The ... by Manning, Lance / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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