Medicine detail

Ondansetron hydrochloride

Used for: Ondansetron tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with: highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m 2 . initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen Ondansetron tablets are also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

Gastrointestinal medicine Gastrointestinal medicines ID 1355
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Ondansetron tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with: highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m 2 . initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen Ondansetron tablets are also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

Active Ingredient

ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

ondansetron hydrochloride

Generic / Alternate Names

ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

Tracking Note

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Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Commonly used for acid-related, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or bowel-symptom care depending on the medicine.

Digestive / liver common use