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  2. Ondansetron - Wikipedia

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    Trials in emergency department settings support the use of ondansetron to abort vomiting episodes associated with gastroenteritis and dehydration. [20] A randomized controlled trial using a single dose of oral ondansetron in children with presumably viral gastroenteritis found it to be highly effective in stopping vomiting and increasing the effectiveness of oral rehydration therapy, thereby ...

  3. 5-HT3 antagonist - Wikipedia

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    Ondansetron was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1991, and has since become available in several other countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, France and Brazil. As of 2008, ondansetron and granisetron are the only 5-HT 3 antagonists available as a generic drug in the United States. Ondansetron may be given ...

  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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    Zofran is an anti-nausea medication,” says Qing, and it’s typically used preventatively. Zofran is an antiemetic that works by blocking the chemical that causes nausea and vomiting, per the ...

  6. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting - Wikipedia

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    These drugs block one or more of the nerve signals that cause nausea and vomiting. During the first 24 hours after chemotherapy, the most effective approach appears to be blocking the 5-HT 3 nerve signal. [10] Approved 5-HT 3 inhibitors include dolasetron (Anzemet), granisetron (Kytril, Sancuso), and ondansetron (Zofran). Their antiemetic ...

  7. This Doctor-Recommend Stomach Ache Remedy Is Probably ... - AOL

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    In more severe cases, it can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or chills. Appendicitis: The pain caused by appendicitis comes on suddenly and can feel intense.

  8. 5 home remedies to get rid of nausea and doctor's No. 1 pick ...

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    Nausea can be caused by weight loss drugs, pregnancy, food poisoning, migraines. Doctors share home remedies for nausea, including ginger and peppermint.

  9. Aprepitant - Wikipedia

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    Aprepitant, sold under the brand name Emend among others, is a medication used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting. [5] It may be used together with ondansetron and dexamethasone. [5] It is taken by mouth [5] or administered by intravenous injection. [3]