antiemetic drug
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Definition
Noun: A substance used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
Usage
An antiemetic drug is a medication prescribed or taken to control symptoms of nausea and to stop or prevent vomiting. It is commonly used in situations such as motion sickness, during chemotherapy, after surgery, or due to gastrointestinal illnesses.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antiemetic drug to manage the side effects of her chemotherapy.
- For the long boat trip, it's advisable to take an antiemetic drug if you are prone to seasickness.
- Post-operative nausea is often treated with a powerful antiemetic drug.
Advanced Usage
- Prophylactic Use: An antiemetic drug is often administered (as a preventive measure) before a medical procedure known to cause nausea.
- Therapeutic Class: In medical terminology, it belongs to the broader therapeutic class of .
Variants and Related Words
- Antiemetic (noun/adjective): The more common short form. As a noun: "She took an antiemetic." As an adjective: "It has an antiemetic effect."
- Antinauseant (noun): A less common synonym focusing on the relief of nausea.
- Emetogenic (adjective): Describing an agent that causes vomiting (e.g., "emetogenic chemotherapy").
Synonyms
- Antinauseant
- Antivomiting agent
- Emetogenic inhibitor (technical)
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Administer an antiemetic drug: To give the medication.
- Antiemetic drug therapy: A course of treatment using these medications.
- Refractory to antiemetic drugs: Describing nausea/vomiting that does not respond to standard treatment.
Noun
- a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting