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Antiemetics (an-tee-ee-MET-iks)
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Definition: Medicines that prevent and control nausea and vomiting. Examples are promethazine (pro-MEH-thuh-zeen) (Phenergan) and prochlorperazine (pro-klor-PEH-ruh-zeen) (Compazine).

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Antiemetics
Headache/Migraines Guide Teri Robert outlines several drugs in this class.

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