Ondansetron Flashcards
1
Q
Ondansetron Schedule
A
4
2
Q
Ondansetron Pregnancy Category
A
B1
3
Q
Ondansetron MoA
A
Serotonin antagonist
(Serotonin triggers vomiting reflex in GIT & CNS)
4
Q
Ondansetron Uses (2)
A
- Nausea and vomiting
- Prophylaxis (where N&V is detrimental)
5
Q
Ondansetron Contraindications (1)
A
Apomorphine (Parkinson’s medication)
6
Q
Ondansetron Precautions (4 - CAPS)
A
- Congenital long QT syndrome
- Artificial sweetener (contains)
- Pregnancy 1st trimester
- Severe hepatic disease
7
Q
Ondansetron Side Effects (3 main ones - CDH)
A
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache