What Types of Medicine Are Injected for Nausea?
Nausea is a common effect of several conditions and illnesses. Medications for nausea and vomiting are often given orally, but sometimes injections are needed.
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Anti-Emetics
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Anti-nausea medications are also known as anti-emetics. They are given orally, intravenously, as injections in the muscle or fatty tissue, and in extreme cases as suppositories.
Conditions
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Anti-emetics are injected for several conditions including migraines, chemotherapy- and leukemia-related nausea, and for severe cases of some sicknesses such as stomach viruses. Sometimes they are needed to counter side effects of other drugs.
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Why
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Anti-emetic medications are usually injected when a fast effect is needed and there is no time for oral medicines.
Names
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Injected anti-emetics include Aloxi, ondansetron, pimozide, apomorphine, acecainide, azimilide, ibutilide, isoflurane and sotalol.
Side Effects
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Side effects of nausea medications include skin flushing, constipation, headaches, wakefulness, twitching, tiredness and indigestion.
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