Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Vomiting following gastrointestinal surgery |
French
|
Vomissements consécutifs à une intervention gastro-intestinale |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K90-K93 | Other diseases of the digestive system | |
| 3 | K91 | Postprocedural disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified | |
| 4 | K91.0 | Vomiting following gastrointestinal surgery |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclizine |
Cyclizine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist of the piperazine class which is characterised by a low incidence of drowsiness. It possesses anticholinergic and antiemetic properties. The exact mechanism by which cyclizine can prevent or suppress both nausea and vomiting from various causes is unknown. |
