Which medication is used as an antiemetic during morning sickness?

Doxylamine-pyridoxine is specifically formulated for use in pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, also known as morning sickness. This combination is effective and is often recommended as a first-line treatment for pregnant women struggling with these symptoms. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that helps reduce nausea, while pyridoxine (vitamin B6) has been shown to help alleviate nausea.

This formulation benefits pregnant patients by being safe and potentially improving their quality of life during the first trimester, when morning sickness is most common.

While drugs like ondansetron and metoclopramide are used as antiemetics, they are often not the first choice during pregnancy due to concerns about safety and side effects. Dimenhydrinate is primarily used for motion sickness and is not specifically targeted towards the unique symptoms of morning sickness.