ONDANSETRON Flashcards
1
Q
CLASSIFICATION
A
Antiemetic and antinauseants
Serotonin (5HT3 receptor antagonist)
2
Q
PRESENTATION
A
Ampoule 2mL (4mg in 2mL)
3
Q
ADMINISTRATION
A
IM/IV
4
Q
INDICATION
A
Management, prevention and treatment of significant nausea and vomiting
5
Q
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
A
KSAR/ congenital long QT syndrome
6
Q
DOSAGE
A
ADULT
4mg IM or slow IV
PAEDIATRIC
0.1mg/kg
MAX 4mg
7
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
A
F.I.S.H
Flushing
Injection site reaction
Sensation of warmth
Headache
