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How does metoclopramide stop nausea and vomiting?

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Metoclopramide is a medication that works on both the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract to effectively prevent nausea and vomiting. It does this by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors and by accelerating gastric emptying, offering a powerful, dual-action antiemetic effect.

What does dolasetron treat?

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Statistics show that nausea and vomiting are common side effects of cancer treatment. Dolasetron treats this and other forms of emesis by blocking key receptors in the body, primarily to prevent chemo-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.