Anti-Emetic drug database

[lucinda]

If there already is one I'll be happy to take this down, but I wasn't able to find one and though it would be helpful to everyone.


I wanted to know about all the anti-emetic drugs, both over the counter and prescription, their names (both in USA and UK) , how well the work (do the stop the nausea, or can they actually prevent v*), side effects (drowsey ect)


I will edit this post to show all the drugs and descriptions

[lucinda]

anyone?

[liz28]

i dont know anything about them. but i think this is an absolutely fantastic idea if it doesnt already exist somewhere. keep pushing for answers!

[lucinda]

i dont know anything about them. but i think this is an absolutely fantastic idea if it doesnt already exist somewhere. keep pushing for answers!

I thought so, I've been looking for some recently so I figured this is the place to ask I'm also searching on google for some info right now, but I rather hear what emetsthink works best.

[crimgoddess]

I personally don't think it's such a great idea- I think that some people have the potential (if they don't already) to overuse and misuse anti-emetics as it is. That's not saying that everyone here does or will if this information is available- but I just don't think that giving people who already have this potential MORE chemical options is necessarily productive. That, and it seems like a great deal of the nausea people experience is related to anxiety- taking an antiemetic doesn't seem like the productive way to deal with it.


Shouldnt the focus be getting over this phobia as opposed to taking drugs to prevent ourselves from vomitting?


But, that's just my opinion- feel free to disagree, as I'm sure some will.


*amber*Edited by: crimgoddess

[liz28]

VERY good points.
haha. i change my mind.

[lucinda]

not all of us are as far as you are apprently, I for one would like to know, as I rather hear opionons from people that have taken the drugs rather then a doctor pushing specific meds on me.

[violet]

http://familydoctor.org/856.xml

<table style="width: 373px; height: 1350px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" hspace="0" vspace="0"><t><tr><td colspan="3" align="left" valign="top" width="411"><h3>What types of OTC drugs treat nausea and vomiting?</h3>

Over-the-counter
(OTC) drugs are medicines you can buy without a doctor’s prescription.
Antiemetic drugs are medicines that can help relieve nausea and
vomiting. Several OTC drugs are used as antiemetics.

<ul>[*]Bismuth subsalicylate (brand names: Kaopectate,
Pepto-Bismol) may help treat some types of nausea and vomiting, such as
from the flu (influenza). It’s also used for upset stomach and as an antidiarrheal (medicine to treat diarrhea).[*]Certain antihistamines
may help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. These
include dimenhydrinate (one brand name: Dramamine Original) and
meclizine hydrochloride (one brand name: Dramamine Less Drowsy).[/list]
<h3>
<a name="2"></a>How do antiemetic drugs work?</h3>

Bismuth subsalicylate works by coating the stomach lining.



Antihistamines appear to dull how the inner ear senses motion. They
“block” messages to the part of the brain that controls nausea and
vomiting. This is why they work best if you take them before you think
you might have a problem with motion sickness.
<h3>
<a name="3"></a>What are some common side effects of antiemetic drugs?</h3>

Side
effects from antiemetic drugs aren’t common for healthy adults. Side
effects can be a concern for older adults or people who have health
problems. Bismuth subsalicylate can cause your tongue or stool to turn
dark. This is a short-term side effect.



Antihistamines may make you feel sleepy. This can affect your
ability to drive or operate machines. It can make it hard for you to
think clearly. Antihistamines may also cause your mouth and eyes to
feel dry.
<h3>
<a name="4"></a>Should I avoid any food, drinks or activities while taking antiemetic drugs?</h3>Alcohol
can increase the drowsiness caused by antihistamines. Also, be very
careful if you drive a car or run machines while taking an
antihistamine. Antihistamines may slow your reactions without you even
being aware of it.
<h3>
<a name="5"></a>Who shouldn’t take antiemetic drugs?</h3>Don’t take
bismuth subsalicylate if you’ve ever had an allergy to aspirin or any
other product that contains salicylates. Also, don’t give bismuth
subsalicylate to children who may have the flu or chickenpox because
they will have a higher risk of Reye’s Syndrome.
<h3>
<a name="6"></a>Can OTC antiemetic drugs cause problems with any other medicines I take?</h3>

If
certain drugs are taken at the same time, they may interact with each
other and change the way your body processes them. This is called a
drug interaction. When this happens, the risk of side effects increases.



Bismuth subsalicylate may affect some drugs so that they don’t work
as well. It also may cause side effects if combined with other drugs.
If you take any of the following drugs, talk to your doctor before
taking bismuth subsalicylate:

<ul>[*]Blood-thinning drugs[*]Drugs to treat gout[*]Drugs to treat arthritis[*]Drugs for diabetes[/list]



Also, be sure not to “double up” on salicylate. Some pain relievers,
cold medicines and prescription drugs contain aspirin, which is a
salicylate, or some other type of salicylate. Some cold medicines and
prescription drugs may also contain aspirin or another type of
salicylate. Because bismuth subsalicylate also contains salicylate, you
may take more salicylate than you intend if you take more than one of
these products.



Talk to your doctor before taking an antihistamine if you take
sleeping pills, sedatives, muscle relaxants or high blood pressure
drugs. Many OTC cold and allergy

[lucinda]

thanks violet! Lotsa great info