EMETICS
\ɪmˈɛtɪks], \ɪmˈɛtɪks], \ɪ_m_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k_s]\
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Agents that cause vomiting. They may act directly on the gastrointestinal tract, bringing about emesis through local irritant effects, or indirectly, through their effects on the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the postremal area near the medulla.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].