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Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, migraines or surgery. [ 9] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis. [ 10][ 11] It can be given orally (by mouth), intramuscularly (injection into a muscle), or intravenously ...
198 to 200 °C (388 to 392 °F) (decompose.) Cefazolin, also known as cefazoline and cephazolin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [ 2] Specifically it is used to treat cellulitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, endocarditis, joint infection, and biliary tract ...
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. [1] Feeling faint may also occur. [2] It is considered more severe than morning sickness. [2] Symptoms often get better after the 20th week of pregnancy but may last the entire pregnancy duration. [6 ...
Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and its effectiveness is similar to that of other PPIs. [ 9] It can be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. [ 1][ 10] It is also available in the fixed-dose combination medication omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate as Zegerid [ 11][ 12] and as Konvomep. [ 13]
Ondansetron, promethazine and cyclizine are oral medications and sedatives that treat nausea and vomiting. Like other anti-nausea medications I mention above, these are drowsy (sedating ...
Because of the lack of research on Botox use during pregnancy, the FDA has classified it as a category C drug, “meaning there is little research to determine if it is safe during pregnancy ...
Morning sickness, also called nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), is a symptom of pregnancy that involves nausea or vomiting. [1] Despite the name, nausea or vomiting can occur at any time during the day. [2] Typically the symptoms occur between the 4th and 16th week of pregnancy. [2]
Antiemetic. An antiemetic is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea. Antiemetics are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics, and chemotherapy directed against cancer.