Some Medications for Vomiting

Oral antihistamines

Used to treat vomiting of labyrinthine etiology (eg, motion sickness, labyrinthitis)

5-HT3 antagonists

Used to treat severe or refractory vomiting, or vomiting caused by chemotherapy

Possible adverse effects: Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Other medications

Used with highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens

Possible adverse effects: Somnolence, fatigue, hiccups

Used to treat mild vomiting

Used to treat nausea and vomiting

Used to treat nausea and vomiting

Used to treat nausea and vomiting

Possible adverse effects: Sedation, cognitive and motor impairment

Used to treat motion sickness

Possible adverse effects: Diminished sweating, dry skin