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Ondansetron Flashcards

1
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Drug Class of Ondansetron

A

Anti-emetic

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Pharmacology of Ondansetron

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Seretonin 5-HT3 antagonist

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Metabolism of Ondansetron

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By the liver and excreted via the kidneys

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Indications of Ondansetron

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Significant nausea and or vomiting

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Contraindications of Ondansetron

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Allergy/ ADR
Long QT syndrome
Current apomorphine therapy (used in parkinson’s disease)
Patients under 2

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Precautions of Ondansetron

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Hepatic impairment 
Pregnancy (first trimester)
Risk factors for Long QT syndrome 
Elderly patients 
Intestinal obstruction
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Side effects of Ondansetron

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Headache
Constipation
ECG changes

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Presentation of Ondansetron

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Amp, 4mg in 2ml

ODT

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Onset, duration and half life of Ondansetron

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5 minutes, several hours, 3-4 hours

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Route of administration

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PO, IM, IV

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Adult dosage of Ondansetron

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4-8mg Ondansetron.

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