Antiemetics

Name
Antiemetics
Accession Number
DBCAT000454
Description

Drugs used to prevent NAUSEA or VOMITING.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
TrimethobenzamideAn antiemetic used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting and nausea associated with gastroenteritis.
MeclizineA histamine H1 antagonist used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
LorazepamA short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and seizures.
OlanzapineAn antipsychotic drug used in the management of schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, and agitation associated with these disorders.
DoxylamineAn antihistamine used to treat insomnia and allergy symptoms and is used with pyridoxine in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
ThiethylperazineA drug used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
PromazineA phenothiazine used to manage schizophrenia.
ProchlorperazineA phenothiazine derivative used in the treatment of schizophrenia and anxiety and to relieve severe nausea and vomiting.
DroperidolA butyrophenone derivative and dopamine antagonist used to prevent and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.
ChlorpromazineA phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat nausea, vomiting, preoperative anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems in children.
NabiloneA synthetic delta-9-THC used in the treatment of anorexia and weight loss in HIV patients as well as nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy.
HaloperidolAn antipsychotic agent used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses, as well as symptoms of agitation, irritability, and delirium.
TriflupromazineUsed mainly in the management of psychoses. Also used to control nausea and vomiting.
AprepitantA substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and surgery.
DolasetronAn antinauseant and antiemetic used in chemotherapy and postoperatively.
TrifluoperazineA phenothiazine used to treat depression, anxiety, and agitation.
GranisetronA 5HT3 antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer therapy and postoperatively.
OndansetronA serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy and postoperatively.
MethylprednisoloneA corticosteroid used to treat inflammation or immune reactions across a variety of organ systems, endocrine conditions, and neoplastic diseases.
DimenhydrinateA medication used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and motion sickness.
CyclizineAn antihistamine and antiemetic drug used for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and vertigo.
DomperidoneA dopamine receptor antagonist used as a peristaltic stimulant and anti-emetic agent for dyspepsia, indigestion, epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting.
DiphenidolAn antiemetic agent used for the prevention and symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with various conditions as Meniere's disease and surgery of the middle and inner ear.
MetoclopramideAn antiemetic agent and dopamine D2 antagonist used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, prevention of nausea and vomiting, and to stimulate gastric emptying.
DexamethasoneA glucocorticoid available in various modes of administration that is used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, including bronchial asthma, as well as endocrine and rheumatic disorders.
AlizaprideA dopamine antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with medical procedures, surgeries, and cancer therapies.
DexanabinolInvestigated for use/treatment in traumatic brain injuries and neurologic disorders.
CasopitantInvestigated for use/treatment in urinary incontinence and adverse effects (chemotherapy).
FosaprepitantAn antiemetic drug used in combination with other antiemetic agents for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
BromoprideA substituted benzamide, closely related to metoclopramide, used as an antiemetic.
RamosetronA selective 5-HT3 antagonist used as an antiemetic for chemotherapy- and postoperative-associated nausea and vomiting. It may also possess efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome.
Peppermint oilAn ingredient used in a variety of natural health products and is not an approved medication.
TropisetronA 5HT-3 receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
VofopitantVofopitant has been used in trials studying the treatment of PTSD, Primary Insomnia, and Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.
CleboprideA dopamine antagonist used to treat symptoms associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Clebopride may also be used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
MetopimazineNot Annotated
DixyrazineNot Annotated
PalonosetronA serotonin antagonist used in the prophylaxis or management of vomiting that results from emetogenic chemotherapy, and for the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
DiphenhydramineA H1 receptor antihistamine used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, and various allergic reactions including sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, itching of nose or throat, pruritus, urticaria, insect bites/stings, and allergic rashes.
ScopolamineA belladonna alkaloid with anticholinergic effects indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
MaropitantMaropitant, used as maropitant citrate, is a neurokinin receptor antagonist, which was developed by Zoetis specifically for the treatment of motion sickness and vomiting in dogs. It was approved by...
AmisulprideA dopamine D2 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia, and in the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults.
AzasetronNot Annotated
AlosetronA 5-HT3 antagonist used to treat diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
MeclizineHistamine H1 receptortarget
MeclizineNuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 3target
MeclizineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
MeclizineSerum albumincarrier
LorazepamUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B15enzyme
LorazepamGABA(A) Receptortarget
LorazepamCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
LorazepamGABA(A) Receptor Benzodiazepine Binding Sitetarget
OlanzapineDopamine D1 receptortarget
OlanzapineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
OlanzapineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3target
Olanzapine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Atarget
OlanzapineDopamine D4 receptortarget
OlanzapineHistamine H1 receptortarget
OlanzapineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4target
OlanzapineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2target
OlanzapineDopamine D2 receptortarget
Olanzapine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Ctarget
OlanzapineDopamine D3 receptortarget
OlanzapineAlpha-1B adrenergic receptortarget
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
Olanzapine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
Olanzapine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6target
OlanzapineAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
OlanzapineDopamine D5 receptortarget
OlanzapineSerum albumincarrier
OlanzapineAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1carrier
OlanzapineDimethylaniline monooxygenase [N-oxide-forming] 3enzyme
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
OlanzapineP-glycoprotein 1transporter
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
OlanzapineD(1) dopamine receptortarget
OlanzapineBeta adrenergic receptortarget
Olanzapine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1target
OlanzapineGABA(A) Receptor Benzodiazepine Binding Sitetarget
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
OlanzapineUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-4enzyme
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
OlanzapineCytochrome P450 3A Subfamilyenzyme
DoxylamineHistamine H1 receptortarget
DoxylamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptortarget
DoxylamineCYP2B proteinenzyme
DoxylamineNuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 3target
DoxylamineSerum albumincarrier
ThiethylperazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
PromazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
Promazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Atarget
Promazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Ctarget
PromazineAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
PromazineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
PromazineHistamine H1 receptortarget
PromazineCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
PromazineCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
PromazineCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
PromazineCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
PromazineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
ProchlorperazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
ProchlorperazineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
ProchlorperazineHistamine H1 receptortarget
ProchlorperazineAlpha-1 adrenergic receptorstarget
ProchlorperazineAlpha-2 adrenergic receptorstarget
DroperidolDopamine D2 receptortarget
DroperidolAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
ChlorpromazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Atarget
ChlorpromazineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
ChlorpromazineCholinesteraseenzyme
ChlorpromazineCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
ChlorpromazineSerum albumincarrier
ChlorpromazineP-glycoprotein 1transporter
ChlorpromazineDopamine D1 receptortarget
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1Atarget
ChlorpromazineAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
ChlorpromazineAlpha-1B adrenergic receptortarget
ChlorpromazineCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
ChlorpromazineCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
ChlorpromazineHistamine H1 receptortarget
ChlorpromazinePotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 2target
ChlorpromazineD(1) dopamine receptortarget
ChlorpromazineDopamine D3 receptortarget
ChlorpromazineDopamine D4 receptortarget
ChlorpromazineDopamine D5 receptortarget
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Ctarget
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine 2 receptortarget
ChlorpromazineAlpha-1 adrenergic receptorstarget
ChlorpromazineAlpha-2 adrenergic receptorstarget
ChlorpromazineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
ChlorpromazineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3target
ChlorpromazineSphingomyelin phosphodiesterasetarget
ChlorpromazineCalmodulintarget
Chlorpromazinealpha1-acid glycoproteintarget
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6target
Chlorpromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7target
ChlorpromazineHistamine H4 receptortarget
ChlorpromazineBile salt export pumptransporter
NabiloneCannabinoid receptor 2target
NabiloneCannabinoid receptor 1target
NabiloneCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
NabiloneCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
NabiloneCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
NabiloneCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
NabiloneCytochrome P450 2J2enzyme
HaloperidolDopamine D2 receptortarget
HaloperidolGlutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2Btarget
HaloperidolDopamine D1 receptortarget
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
Haloperidol5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Atarget
HaloperidolDopamine D3 receptortarget
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 3A5enzyme
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 3A7enzyme
HaloperidolP-glycoprotein 1transporter
HaloperidolCarbonyl reductase [NADPH] 1enzyme
HaloperidolUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9enzyme
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
HaloperidolMelanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1target
HaloperidolSynaptic vesicular amine transportertarget
Haloperidol5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Ctarget
HaloperidolSigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1target
HaloperidolHistamine H1 receptortarget
HaloperidolMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3target
HaloperidolAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
HaloperidolAlpha-2A adrenergic receptortarget
HaloperidolAlpha-2B adrenergic receptortarget
HaloperidolAlpha-2C adrenergic receptortarget
Haloperidol5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1Atarget
Haloperidol5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6target
Haloperidol5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7target
HaloperidolCytochrome P450 1A1enzyme
TriflupromazineDopamine D1 receptortarget
TriflupromazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
TriflupromazineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
TriflupromazineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2target
Triflupromazine5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Btarget
TriflupromazineP-glycoprotein 1transporter
TriflupromazineCholinesteraseenzyme
AprepitantNeurokinin 1 receptortarget
AprepitantCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
AprepitantCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
AprepitantCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
Dolasetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
DolasetronCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
DolasetronCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
DolasetronCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
TrifluoperazineDopamine D2 receptortarget
TrifluoperazineAlpha-1A adrenergic receptortarget
TrifluoperazineNeuron-specific vesicular protein calcyontarget
TrifluoperazineXanthine dehydrogenase/oxidaseenzyme
TrifluoperazineUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-4enzyme
TrifluoperazineCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
TrifluoperazineP-glycoprotein 1transporter
TrifluoperazineCalmodulintarget
TrifluoperazineTroponin C, slow skeletal and cardiac musclestarget
TrifluoperazineProtein S100-A4target
Granisetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
GranisetronCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
GranisetronCytochrome P450 1A1enzyme
Ondansetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
OndansetronCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
OndansetronCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
OndansetronCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
OndansetronCytochrome P450 3A5enzyme
OndansetronCytochrome P450 3A7enzyme
Ondansetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 4target
Ondansetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1Atarget
Ondansetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1Btarget
OndansetronMu-type opioid receptortarget
OndansetronCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
OndansetronCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
MethylprednisoloneGlucocorticoid receptortarget
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
MethylprednisoloneP-glycoprotein 1transporter
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 3A Subfamilyenzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 2A6enzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 1B1enzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 2B6enzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
MethylprednisoloneCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
MethylprednisoloneAnnexin A1target
Methylprednisolone20-ketosteroid reductase (20-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase)enzyme
Methylprednisolone11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenaseenzyme
MethylprednisoloneSerum albumincarrier
DimenhydrinateHistamine H1 receptortarget
CyclizineHistamine H1 receptortarget
CyclizineEstrogen sulfotransferasetarget
CyclizineCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
CyclizineSerum albumincarrier
DomperidoneDopamine D2 receptortarget
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 3A5enzyme
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 3A7enzyme
DomperidoneP-glycoprotein 1transporter
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 2B6enzyme
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
DomperidoneCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
DomperidoneDopamine D3 receptortarget
DiphenidolMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2target
DiphenidolMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
DiphenidolMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3target
MetoclopramideMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
MetoclopramideDopamine D2 receptortarget
MetoclopramideCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
Metoclopramide5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 4target
Metoclopramide5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
MetoclopramideCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
MetoclopramideCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
MetoclopramideP-glycoprotein 1transporter
MetoclopramideAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1carrier
DexamethasoneGlucocorticoid receptortarget
DexamethasoneAnnexin A1target
DexamethasoneNitric oxide synthase, inducibletarget
DexamethasoneNuclear receptor subfamily 0 group B member 1target
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 3A5enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 3A7enzyme
DexamethasoneBile salt export pumptransporter
DexamethasoneP-glycoprotein 1transporter
DexamethasoneCanalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1transporter
DexamethasoneSolute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1A2transporter
DexamethasoneATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2transporter
DexamethasoneSteroid 17-alpha-hydroxylase/17,20 lyaseenzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 1A1enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 2A6enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 2B6enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 3A43enzyme
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 4A11enzyme
DexamethasoneNuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2target
DexamethasoneCytochrome P450 11B1, mitochondrialenzyme
DexamethasoneSerum albumincarrier
DexamethasoneCorticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2enzyme
DexamethasoneCorticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 1enzyme
DexamethasoneSolute carrier family 22 member 8transporter
AlizaprideDopamine D2 receptortarget
DexanabinolTumor necrosis factortarget
CasopitantCytochrome P450 3A4target
CasopitantNeurokinin 1 receptortarget
FosaprepitantCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
FosaprepitantCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
BromoprideDopamine D2 receptortarget
Ramosetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
RamosetronCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
Peppermint oilCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
Peppermint oilCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
Tropisetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
VofopitantNeurokinin 1 receptortarget
Palonosetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
PalonosetronCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
PalonosetronCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
PalonosetronCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
DiphenhydramineHistamine H1 receptortarget
DiphenhydramineCytochrome P450 2D6enzyme
DiphenhydramineCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
DiphenhydramineCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
DiphenhydramineSolute carrier family 22 member 2transporter
DiphenhydramineSolute carrier family 22 member 5transporter
DiphenhydramineProstaglandin G/H synthase 1enzyme
DiphenhydramineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2target
ScopolamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1target
ScopolamineSucrase-isomaltase, intestinaltarget
ScopolamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2target
ScopolamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3target
ScopolamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4target
ScopolamineMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5target
ScopolamineNeuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-4target
ScopolamineNeuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit beta-2target
ScopolamineCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
AmisulprideDopamine D2 receptortarget
AmisulprideDopamine D3 receptortarget
Amisulpride5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7target
Amisulpride5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2Atarget
AmisulprideErythrocytecarrier
AmisulprideMultidrug and toxin extrusion protein 1transporter
AmisulprideMultidrug and toxin extrusion protein 2transporter
AmisulprideP-glycoprotein 1transporter
AmisulprideATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2transporter
AmisulprideSolute carrier family 22 member 1transporter
AmisulprideMu-type opioid receptortarget
AmisulprideDelta-type opioid receptortarget
AmisulprideKappa-type opioid receptortarget
Alosetron5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3Atarget
AlosetronCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
AlosetronCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
AlosetronCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
AlosetronCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme