antiemetic

American  

[an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti əˈmɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance that is useful in the suppression of nausea or vomiting.

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noun

1. any such substance.

antiemetic British  

/ ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing vomiting

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noun

1. any antiemetic drug, such as promethazine or metoclopramide

Etymology

Origin of antiemetic

anti- + emetic

Example Sentences

Researchers also found an increased risk of having a ruptured brain aneurysm for people taking four drugs: the blood thinner warfarin; the antidepressant venlafaxine; the antipsychotic and antiemetic drug prochlorperazine; and the painkiller co-codamol.

From Science Daily

The organization recommends that women who travel during pregnancy pack a medical kit that includes prenatal vitamins, compression hosiery, antiemetic drugs and a blood-pressure monitor.

From Nature

An hour before taking the drugs, patients also take an antiemetic to ward off vomiting and nausea.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout 18 weeks of chemo, antiemetic medications and careful monitoring of her diet staved off nausea and vomiting.

From US News

If all else fails, your doctor may prescribe medication such as an antiemetic that suppresses mixed signals from the inner ear and reduces motion sickness.

From Scientific American