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  2. Ondansetron - Wikipedia

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    Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, migraines, or surgery. [8] It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis. [9] [10] It can be given orally (by mouth), intramuscularly (injection into a muscle), or intravenously ...

  3. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    First generation antihistamines have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier which can result in sedative and anticholinergic effects while effectively treating allergic reactions and nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy. On the other hand, second generation antihistamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier, thus eliminating sedating ...

  4. Hyperemesis gravidarum - Wikipedia

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    Hyperemesis gravidarum tends to occur in the first trimester of pregnancy [17] and lasts significantly longer than morning sickness. While most women will experience near-complete relief of morning sickness symptoms near the beginning of their second trimester , some people with HG will experience severe symptoms until they give birth to their ...

  5. 5-HT3 antagonist - Wikipedia

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    The first-generation 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist (ondansetron, dolasetron, granisetron, and tropisetron) have been the most important drugs in antiemetic therapy for emetogenic chemotherapy. They are especially effective in treating acute emesis , occurring in the first 24 hours following chemotherapy . [ 38 ]

  6. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Hyperemesis gravidarum, which is a severe form of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy can lead to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, electrolytes imbalance and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization in the first trimester of pregnancy. [36] Constipation is another GI symptom that is commonly encountered during pregnancy. It is ...

  7. Is It Safe to Take Ozempic While Pregnant? - AOL

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    Studies on Rabbits. Similar problems were reported in pregnant rabbits given Ozempic.. Researchers gave rabbits 0.0010mg, 0.0025mg, or 0.0075mg of semaglutide per kilogram of body weight per day.

  8. Pregnancy category - Wikipedia

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    Contraindicated in pregnancy: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.

  9. Switching Antidepressants: Safety, Side Effects & Other ... - AOL

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    Some side effects, such as weight gain, occur more frequently with certain types of antidepressant medication. Switching to a new type of antidepressant may help reverse any weight gain you’ve ...