US Medical Term · medications
Antiemetic
Antiemético
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Antiemetic |
| Spanish (Español) | Antiemético |
| Chinese (中文) | 止吐藥 |
| Korean (한국어) | 항구토제 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thuốc chống nôn |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Antiemetic |
| Portuguese (Português) | Antiemético |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ยาแก้คลื่นไส้อาเจียน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 制吐薬 |
What it means
Antiemetics are medications that prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. They work by blocking signals in the brain that trigger the nausea reflex. They are used during chemotherapy, surgery recovery, motion sickness, pregnancy (morning sickness), and gastroenteritis. Common antiemetics include ondansetron (Zofran), promethazine (Phenergan), metoclopramide (Reglan), and meclizine (Antivert). Ondansetron is often prescribed for nausea related to chemotherapy or surgery. Some antiemetics cause drowsiness — use caution with driving. For pregnancy-related nausea, always discuss medication options with your obstetrician before taking anything, even over-the-counter options.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Can you prescribe something for nausea — is there an antiemetic that would help?
¿Puede recetarme algo para las náuseas, hay algún antiemético que me pueda ayudar?
Is this anti-nausea medication safe to take during pregnancy?
¿Este medicamento para las náuseas es seguro durante el embarazo?
Does this antiemetic cause drowsiness or make it unsafe to drive?
¿Este antiemético causa somnolencia o hace inseguro conducir?
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Last reviewed: September 2026