Ondansetron Flashcards

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Ondansetron Generic Name

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Ondansetron

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Ondansetron Trade Name

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Zofran

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Ondansetron Class

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Antiemetic, Antivertigo

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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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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

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Ondansetron Side Effects

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  • Abdominal pain
  • Anxiety
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Hypoxia
  • headache
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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

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