Ondansetron Flashcards
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Ondansetron Class
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Anti-emetic, Selective seratonin receptor antagonist
2
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Ondansetron MOA
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Selective 5HT-3 seratonin antagonist in the CNS at the chemoreceptor trigger zone and in the PNS on the nerve terminals of the vagus nerve, blocking nausea and emesis
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Ondansetron Indication
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Nausea and or vomiting
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Ondansetron Contraindication
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Congenital long QT syndrome
5
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Ondansetron Adult Dose
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4mg IVP/ODT + 2 repeats
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Ondansetron Pregnancy Class
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B (not harmful to animals, untested in humans) caution should be used in first trimester
7
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Ondansetron Broselow White and Smaller IV/IM Dose
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BHO 0.1mg/kg max 4mg IV/IM
8
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Ondansetron Broselow Red and Smaller ODT Dose
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BHO 4mg ODT
