Tag: vomiting

The Vomiting Centre and the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)

1 · Introduction Vomiting (emesis) is an evolutionarily conserved defence reflex that forcefully…

Pharmacology of antiemetic drugs

Introduction Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes designed to prevent the ingestion…

Pharmacology of Penicillins

Introduction Among the most historically significant and widely used classes of antibiotics, penicillins have…

Methanol Poisoning: Symptoms and Management

Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a toxic substance that can…