Ondansetron Flashcards

1
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Ondansetron Schedule

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4

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2
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Ondansetron Pregnancy Category

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B1

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3
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Ondansetron MoA

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Serotonin antagonist
(Serotonin triggers vomiting reflex in GIT & CNS)

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4
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Ondansetron Uses (2)

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  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Prophylaxis (where N&V is detrimental)
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5
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Ondansetron Contraindications (1)

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Apomorphine (Parkinson’s medication)

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Ondansetron Precautions (4 - CAPS)

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  • Congenital long QT syndrome
  • Artificial sweetener (contains)
  • Pregnancy 1st trimester
  • Severe hepatic disease
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Ondansetron Side Effects (3 main ones - CDH)

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  1. Constipation
  2. Dizziness
  3. Headache
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