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Drug which is used to treat vomiting is called as

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Antiseptic

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Antibiotic

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Antiemetic

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Antiemetic
An antiemetic is a drug that is used to treat vomiting and nausea. These are used are used to treat motion sickness associated with some diseases. These drugs generally work by inhibiting the receptors of vomiting centre.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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