Ondansetron Flashcards
1
Q
Ondansetron Trade name
A
Zofran
2
Q
Ondansetron Class
A
Antiemetic
3
Q
Ondansetron MOA
A
Blocks serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone to reduce nausea
4
Q
Ondansetron Indications
A
Nausea
Vomiting
5
Q
Ondansetron Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
Bowel obstruction
6
Q
Ondansetron side effects
A
Prolonged QT interval
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
7
Q
Ondansetron onset/ duration
A
Onset- 1-30 min
Duration 4-6 hours
8
Q
Ondansetron dosage
A
Adult 4mg max 8mg
Pediatric 0.1 mg/kg max 4mg