ICD-10 Specific code O21.2: Late vomiting of pregnancy

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.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Late vomiting of pregnancy
Flag for French language  French Vomissements tardifs de la grossesse

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XV Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
2 O20-O29 Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
3 O21 Excessive vomiting in pregnancy
4 O21.2 Late vomiting of pregnancy

Indicated medicines

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.