Emetics and Antiemetics: A Review Rathod Ashok*, Rathod Amol, Tiwari Kundan Student of Pharmacy, SMBT Institute of Diploma Phrmacy Nandi-Hills Dhamangaon, Nashik *Corresponding Author E-mail: ashokdrathod999@gmail.com
Online published on 16 March, 2019. Abstract Emetics is a complex reflex coordinated by the vomiting centre in the medulla. The afferent and efferent pathaways which cause vomiting are carried by vagus and sympathetic nerves. Chemo-receptor trigger zone is major sensory relay station, present in the lateral border of the area postrema of medulla oblongata. Afferent stimulation like tactile pharyngeal impulses, abryrinthine disturbances, pain, distyension of viscera, psychology factors, increased intracranial pressure, emetic drugs, radiation therapy, electrolyte disturbances, endocrine disturbances, pregnancy etc, cause ‘emesis’ i.e. Vomiting. Top Keywords Emetic, radiation therapy, CTZ, antiemetics. Top |