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Ondansetron Zofran
Class
antiemetic
Ondansetron Zofran
Action
Helps to prevent nausea and vomiting by blocking 5-HT3 receptors so that serotonin is not able to bind to the receptors sites and initiate a vomiting reflex.
Ondansetron Zofran
Use
Pt. experiencing nausea and vomiting
Ondansetron Zofran
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Ondansetron Zofran
Side Effects
Diarrhea, headache, fever, angina chest pain, seizures, akathisia, acute dystonic reaction.
Ondansetron Zofran
Preparations
0.5mg in 2.5ml NS
Ondansetron Zofran
Adult dose
4mg IV/IM
Ondansetron Zofran
Pedi dose
2mg 2-6 years old
4mg 6 years or older
IV/IM
Author
jscott
ID
108906
Card Set
Ondansetron Zofran
Description
pharm drugs
Updated
2011-10-14T17:07:50Z
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