What Are Antiemetics?
Antiemetics, sometimes spelled anti-emetics, refer to many different medications that can either reduce nausea or stop people from throwing up. They come in a variety of strengths and drug types and they have many different uses. The simple motion sickness pills a person buys over the counter are antiemetics, but for more serious nausea there are many prescription pills or medications that can be given by an anesthetist only, to prevent nausea. These medications can also be viewed as the opposite of emetics, which are drugs used to induce vomiting.
