Ondansertron Flashcards
1
Q
What drug class is ondansetron
A
Anti-emetic
2
Q
Pharmacology of ondansetron
A
5HT3 receptor antagonist, blocks serotonin
3
Q
Presentation of ondansetron
A
4mg/1ml in ampoule
Or
4mg wafer
4
Q
Indications of ondansetron
A
Significant nausea and/or vomiting.
5
Q
Contraindications of ondansetron
A
- Allergy or ADR.
- Congenital long QT syndrome.
- currently apomorphine therapy.
- patients less than 2 years old
6
Q
Side effects of ondansetron
A
Headache
Constipation
7
Q
Dosage of ondansetron
A
Significant nausea and / or vomiting:
PO/ IM 4-8mg, max dose 8mg.
IV 4-8mg, slow push over 2-3 mins, max dose 8mg