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antiemetic /an·ti·emet·ic/ (-e-met´ik) preventing or alleviating nausea and vomiting; also, an agent that so acts.
Antiemetic A preparation or medication that relieves nausea and vomiting. Coke syrup, ginger, and motion sickness medications are examples of antiemetics. antiemetic (anˈ·tē·e·meˑ·tik), n a substance that can prevent or lessen the feeling of nausea and vomiting. antiemetic (an´tē  met´ik, an´tī-met´ik),n drug used to prevent, stop, or relieve nausea and emesis (vomiting). antiemetic 1. useful in the treatment of vomiting. 2. an agent that relieves vomiting. |
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It is believed that its antinausea effects may be attributable to the blocking of dopamine receptors in the area postrema. Other important items to pack include over-the-counter anti-diarrheal and antinausea medications, a waterless cleanser or small bar of anti-bacterial soap, antibacterial wipes, condoms (they may not be available in some countries), chlorine tablets or filters to disinfect water in an emergency, and a signed letter from your physician that lists all the medications you take. Newer antinausea drugs, such as Zofran (ondansetron), were designed for cancer patients and are expensive. |
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