Nausea and Vomiting

    • Determine the underlying etiology

    • Rule out life-threatening conditions

    • Consider using the following agents:

      • Prochlorperazine (Compazine), 5 - 10 mg IV/PO/IM q4 - 6h prn (also in suppository form, 25 mg bid)

      • Metoclopramide (Reglan), 10 mg PO/IV q6h prn

      • Trimethobenzamide (Tigan), 250 mg PO q6 - 8h prn.