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Ondansetron

Used for: Ondansetron is 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 is also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

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5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic Gastroenterology ID 76
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Ondansetron is 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 is also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting.

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Active Ingredient

ondansetron

Chemical Name

ondansetron hydrochloride

Common Brands

Zofran, Zuplenz, Ondansetron

Generic / Alternate Names

ondansetron tablets, ondansetron ODT, ONDANSETRON

Tracking Note

Track nausea score, constipation, headache, dose timing, and hydration.

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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
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