Antiemetic drugs: Nausea is a commonly encountered

Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom in healthcare that is difficult for any patient. Causes may be as simple as the body's defense against an ingested toxin to a complex association set of signals activated by motion, medications , anesthesia, position, stress, pregnancy, psychiatric disorder, or fear. Multiple or single neurohumoral pathways may be involved. Indications for the treatment of symptoms require astute evaluation by the treating provider. This activity reviews the ... Learn about antiemetics, medications that help prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. Find out the different types, causes, situations and risks of using antiemetics. Antiemetic drugs are prescribed to help with nausea and vomiting that are side effects of other drugs . This may include drugs for anesthesia or chemotherapy. What are antiemetic drugs ? Antiemetic drugs are medications used to treat nausea and vomiting. These two symptoms are very common and can be caused by many different conditions, therapies, procedures, and medications , such as opioids.