Question

Drugs which is having remarkable efficacy In controlling nausea and vomiting​

Answer 1

Neuroleptic agents (e.g., prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, and haloperidol) are effective in treating nausea and vomiting induced by medications, radiation, or gastroenteritis.

Answer 2

Drugs that are used to treat nausea and vomiting are termed as Antiemetics. Example: Granisetron.

Nausea: The feeling or proneness to vomit is termed as Nausea.

Vomiting: The reflux of stomach contents resulting in their ejection through the oral cavity is Vomiting.

MECHANISM OF ANTIEMETIC DRUGS:

• Drugs that control vomiting or nausea work by inhibiting the receptors of neurotransmitters.
• The inhibited neurotransmitters include Histamine, Serotonin, Dopamine, etc.
• Such drugs can also have side effects like headache, constipation, dizziness, etc.

Aprepitant and Dexamethasone are some leading drugs for vomiting and nausea.