Ondansetron Flashcards
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Ondansetron Generic Name
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Ondansetron
2
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Ondansetron Trade Name
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Zofran
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Q
Ondansetron Class
A
Antiemetic, Antivertigo
4
Q
Ondansetron Action
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Blocks serotonin both in the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the CNS and peripherally on vagal nerve terminals in the intestines to reduce nausea/vomiting
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Q
Ondansetron Indications
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Nausea and vomiting
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Ondansetron Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Ondansetron Adult Dose:
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4 mg Slow IVP, IM, PO
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Ondansetron Pedi Dose:
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0.1 mg/kg Slow IVP, IM, PO
9
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Ondansetron Side Effects
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- Abdominal pain
- Anxiety
- Chills
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Hypoxia
- headache
10
Q
Ondansetron Onset
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30–60 seconds
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Ondansetron Duration
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4 hours
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Ondansetron Precautions
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May prolong QT interval; treat underlying rhythms
