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2. Ondansetron - Wikipedia

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   Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, migraines, or surgery. [8] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis. [9] [10] It can be given orally (by mouth), intramuscularly (injection into a muscle), or intravenously ...

3. 5-HT3 antagonist - Wikipedia

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   Ondansetron was the first 5-HT 3 antagonist, developed by Glaxo around 1984. Its efficacy was first established in 1987, in animal models, [10] [11] and it was extensively studied over the following years. [12]

4. Antiemetic - Wikipedia

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   Promethazine (Pentazine, Phenergan, Promacot) can be administered via a rectal suppository, intravenous injection, oral tablet or oral suspension for adults and children over 2 years of age. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Cannabinoids are used in patients with cachexia, cytotoxic nausea, and vomiting, or who are unresponsive to other agents. These may ...

5. Sick of motion sickness? These 8 expert-approved remedies ...

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   While these over-the-counter meds don’t treat nausea, a common symptom of motion sickness, Qing says these are effective when it comes to treating a headache that motion sickness often brings on ...

6. Backed Up? Skip the Over-the-Counter Stuff and Try These ...

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   In fact, constipation results in close to 8 million doctor visits each year. Although the causes of constipation vary from person to person, it’s typically the result of food moving slowly ...

7. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional, [1] as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be supplied only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.

8. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting - Wikipedia

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   Aprepitant has also been shown to increase the activity of the 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists ondansetron and the corticosteroid dexamethasone, which are also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. [11] Netupitant has recently been approved by USFDA. It has also been marketed in combination with palonosetron.

9. Antacid - Wikipedia

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   Calcium carbonate antacid tablets. An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. [1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. [2]