Antiemetic

Quick Facts

Description: Antiemetics are substances that help prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. They are used to manage these symptoms from a variety of causes.

Mechanism of Action: Antiemetics work through different mechanisms, depending on the underlying cause of nausea and vomiting. Some act on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), blocking signals that trigger the vomiting reflex. Others work directly on the digestive system, reducing stomach contractions or speeding up gastric emptying. Some antiemetics may also block receptors for certain chemicals (like dopamine and serotonin) that are involved in nausea and vomiting.

Common Uses: Antiemetics are used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, morning sickness during pregnancy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and various gastrointestinal disorders. Examples of herbs traditionally used for their antiemetic properties include Ginger, Peppermint, and Chamomile. *Consult a healthcare professional for persistent or severe nausea and vomiting.*