Nausea is a discomforting feeling that is typically associated with vomiting. Nausea can occur as a result of motion sickness during a long turbulent plane or car ride, or it can be the result of an inner ear problem that results in excessive dizziness. Fortunately, a list of medications for nausea exists. The following are just a few of them, but numerous other nausea medications exist.
Trimethobenzamide
Trimethobenzamide, commonly sold as Tigan, Ticon or Benzacot, is a medication utilized to manage nausea and vomiting. Drugs.com says that trimethobenzamide's common side effects include a headache, drowsiness, dizziness and blurry vision. This medication can also lead to depression and disorientation. Contact a doctor when trimethobenzamide's common side effects remain for more than five to seven days.
This drug's serious side effects include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), seizures (convulsions), tremors and muscle cramps. Trimethobenzamide can also lead to muscle spasms and easy bleeding or bruising. Jaundice is typically a sign of liver damage, while easy bleeding or bruising is a typical sign of lowered platelet counts.
An alteration in trimethobenzamide's dose may be needed when suffering from such diseases as glaucoma (condition characterized by high eye pressure), kidney or liver disease, asthma and heart disease.
Trimethobenzamide is a tablet taken three to four times daily or as a physician prescribes.
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine, typically sold as Compazine, is another drug used to manage nausea and vomiting. Drugs.com says that it is a phenothiazine medication that works to alter the chemicals in the brain. This medication can also be used to manage such psychiatric disorders as schizophrenia.
Prochlorperazine's common side effects include dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, headache and skin rash. This drug can also result in menstrual irregularities, trouble sleeping, stuffy nose, weight gain and impotence. Consult a physician when prochlorperazine's common effects remain for more than three days.
Prochlorperazine's serious side effects include seizures, a slow heart rate (bradycardia), stomach pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice), restlessness, agitation, tremors and trouble swallowing. Call a doctor immediately when prochlorperazine leads to these side effects.
An adjustment in prochlorperazine's dose may be necessary when suffering from such diseases as liver or kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, seizures or a history of breast cancer.
Prochlorperazine is a tablet taken as needed or as a doctor prescribes.
Aprepitant
Aprepitant, commonly sold as Emend, is a medication given to prevent vomiting and nausea that typically occurs 24 hours after receiving chemotherapy treatment. This medication belongs to a class of medicines called antiemetics, says MedlinePlus.
According to MedlinePlus, aprepitant's common effects include diarrhea, weakness, constipation, dizziness, heartburn, hiccups and stomach pain. Aprepitant can also lead to poor appetite, fever, itching, hair loss and dizziness. Notify a physician when aprepitant's common effects remain for more than a week.
Aprepitant's serious side effects include a rash and hives. Notify a physician at once when aprepitant leads to these side effects.
Aprepitant may interact with such medications as paclitaxel, methylprednisolone, paroxetine or phenytoin.
Aprepitant is available as a capsule that can be taken by mouth. MedlinePlus says that it is taken one hour prior to chemotherapy treatment and for the following next two days. Use this medication as directed.
