Unfortunately, certain chemotherapy drugs can cause nausea and vomiting Luckily, there are many drugs that your doctor can prescribe to prevent, lessen, or relieve the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. These medications are called anti-nausea drugs or anti-emetics.

Chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer therapies can cause nausea and vomiting. Medications that help prevent and treat chemotherapy-induced nausea vomiting (CINV) are called antiemetics. Uncontrolled nausea and vomiting can lead to significant physical and emotional side effects.