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The medication provides relief from nausea by blocking D 2 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and from gastrointestinal symptoms by blocking D 2 receptors in the gut. [ 20 ] [ 2 ] It blocks D 2 receptors in the lactotrophs of the anterior pituitary gland increasing release of prolactin which in turn increases lactation .
OTC medications. Dimenhydrinate, also known by the brand name Dramamine, is a popular option to help reduce motion sickness symptoms like nausea. However, it is an antihistamine, which means it ...
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, [9] or Devil's Breath, [10] is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is used as a medication to treat motion sickness [11] and postoperative nausea and vomiting. [12] [1] It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. [1]
Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea (including that due to motion sickness). [8] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [8] Hydroxyzine works by blocking the effects of histamine. [9]
Metopimazine is an approved prescription drug in France under the brand name Vogalene® [8] that has been used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. [9] Vogalene® is available under different forms, including 15 mg capsules, 7.5 mg orally disintegrating tablets, 5 mg suppository, 0.1% oral liquid, and a 10 mg/mL intravenous (IV) solution approved for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced ...
Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide, the weight loss and diabetes medication often sold under the brand names Ozempic® and Wegovy®. It is particularly common after starting the ...
Sipping on a caffeine-free tea with honey can also help you unwind and soothe your throat before bed. Maxine Yeung is a dietitian and board-certified health and wellness coach. Show comments
Kaopectate is an orally taken medication from Jonathan Jordan for the treatment of mild diarrhea. It is also sometimes used to treat indigestion, nausea, and stomach ulcers. The active ingredients have varied over time, and are different between the United States and Canada. The original active ingredients were kaolinite and pectin.