Table 2 Additional agents for the treatment of nausea and vomiting
Drug | Setting | Frequency | Intravenous or subcutaneous | Oral | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scopolamine | Increased oral secretions | 1/72 h | – | – | 1.5–3 mg |
Lorazepam | Anticipatory nausea | 4/24 h | 0.5–2 mcg | 0.5–2 mcg | – |
Dexamethasone | Bowel obstruction Intracranial hypertension | 3–6/24 h | 2–8 mg | 2–8 mg | – |
Haloperidol | Nausea | 3–6/24 h | 0.5–2 mg | 0.5–2 mg | – |
Prochlorperazine | Nausea | 3–4/24 h | 5–10 mg | 5–10 mg | – |
Chlorpromazine | Nausea | 3–4/24 h | 12.5–25 mg | 25–50 mg | – |