ONDANSETRON HCL (ZOFRAN) Flashcards
1
Q
CLASS
A
ANTIEMETIC
SEROTONIN TYPE 3 (5-HT3) ANTAGONIST
2
Q
ACTION
A
5-SEROTONIN OF 5-HT3 RECEPTOR SITES IN VAGAL NERVE TERMINALS
3
Q
INDICATIONS
A
PREVENT NAUSEA AND VOMITING
4
Q
DOSAGE / ROUTE
A
4MG IV (REPEAT IF NO EFFECT IN 5 MIN)
ONSET: RAPID
PEAK: 15-30 MIN
DURATION: 4-8 HRS
5
Q
PEDIATRIC DOSE
A
0.1 MG/KG IV
6
Q
STANDARD PREP
A
4 MG/2ML
7
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A
HYPERSENSITIVITY
8
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
A
HYPOTENSION
BRADYCARDIA
BLURRED VISION
BRONCHOSPASM
URINARY RETENTION
CONSTIPATION/DIARRHEA
ANXIETY
DIZZINESS
9
Q
PRECAUTIONS
A
USE WITH CAUTION IN PEOPLE WITH HEPATIC INSUFFICIENCY
