Customizing Your Antiemetic: What Should You Consider?

Antiemetic choice in the emergency care setting is a complex decision with a wide array of efficacious options. Nausea and vomiting are often undertreated, and there is little evidence that supports the use of one antiemetic over another. When selecting an agent, it is important for providers to be mindful of side effects and possible adverse reactions. Considering a patient’s medical history and medications, pregnancy status, and underlying etiology of vomiting can allow a provider to make an informed choice.