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Vomiting can be caused by various factors, so it is very important that the drugs are adjusted to a given ailment, as well as its cause. Most antiemetic drugs are prescribed on a prescription and are most often recommended in chronic vomiting. Not only drugs from the pharmacy are helpful for vomiting, there are also home remedies for treating nausea and vomiting.
Antiemetics are primarily antihistamines, and most are prescription drugs. Antiemetics also include drugs that block serotonergic and dopaminergic receptors. Incorrect selection of drugs may result in side effects such as, for example, drowsiness or dizziness, so you should consult your doctor on their selection.
The causes of vomiting
Vomiting and accompanying nausea can be divided into chronic and acute. Chronic is vomiting that lasts more than a week and is most often a component of the disease, for example in gastric ulcer disease, mental diseases. Acute vomiting lasts one or two days and is mostly the result of food poisoning. Vomiting is a symptom of pregnancy and persists in a pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy, is an individual matter and occurs with varying intensity and frequency. Vomiting can be a side effect of other medications, such as radiation or chemotherapy.
Antiemetic drugs
Antiemetics and antihistamines are designed to block H1 receptors, i.e. antihistamines. They are recommended for motion sickness and labyrinth disorders. These types of antiemetics can be used by pregnant women after consultation with the attending gynecologist. This group of drugs includes prescription preparations, but they are also sold over the counter, for example dimenhydrinate are drugs that should be taken in the case of motion sickness. Another drug that blocks histamine receptors is prescription promethazine, which can be in the form of a syrup or in the form of tablets. Unfortunately, drowsiness is a side effect of drugs from this group, so it is not advisable to drive after taking the drug.
Antiemetic drugs can be taken in various forms, it all depends on the patient’s age and current preferences, for younger people, syrup antiemetic drugs are recommended, for the elderly, tablets are recommended. Antiemetics are also available in the form of suppositories. For young children, anti-sickness medications are also available in the form of chewing gums. Much also depends on the patient’s drug tolerance.
There are natural remedies that can replace antiemetics. Often used, for example, is a ginger rhizome, it can be in its natural form, but ginger teas, capsules or tablets with ginger can also work well. Ginger in any form is recommended for the treatment of children, but like other drugs or antiemetics, ginger is recommended for the treatment of children over 6 years of age.
With chronic vomiting, especially in the case of children, dehydration occurs very quickly, so in addition to medications, you should not forget to constantly hydrate the body, non-carbonated mineral water, bitter tea will work best. It is worth remembering that the drinks should be cool, it soothes the gag reflex. When nausea and vomiting are accompanied by other symptoms, such as high fever or diarrhea, you should see a doctor.