Introduction Nausea is an uncomfortable symptom that can arise from a wide range of conditions, including motion sickness, infections, pregnancy, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, or medications. When home remedies like hydration, dietary changes, or ginger are insufficient, antiemetic medications can provide relief. Antiemetics work by blocking or modifying the brain and gut signals responsible for nausea and vomiting. Depending on severity and cause, these can range from over-the-counter (OTC) options to prescription medications. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antiemetics 1. Antihistamines (H1 Receptor Antagonists) 2. Bismuth Subsalicylate Prescription Antiemetics 1. Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists 2. Dopamine Antagonists 3. Anticholinergics 4. Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonists…

Introduction Nausea is an uncomfortable symptom caused by a variety of conditions, including infections, motion sickness, pregnancy, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, and medications. When home remedies like hydration, dietary adjustments, or ginger are insufficient, antiemetic medications can help relieve symptoms. Antiemetics work by blocking the signals in the brain or gut that trigger nausea and vomiting. Depending on the cause and severity, options range from over-the-counter (OTC) medications to prescription drugs. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antiemetics 1. Antihistamines (H1 Receptor Antagonists) 2. Bismuth Subsalicylate Prescription Antiemetics 1. Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonists 2. Dopamine Antagonists 3. Anticholinergics 4. Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonists Choosing the…