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Zofran

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  1. Zofran

    Names / Class
    Ondansetron

    Antiemetic
  2. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Mechanism of Action
    Blocks the serotonin receptors in the CTZ, stomach, and small intestines.
  3. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Onset of Action
    Peak Effects
    Duration
    Half-Life
    • 10 - 30 minutes
    • 1.5 hours
    • 8 hours
    • 3 hours
  4. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Indications
    Nausea & Vomiting
  5. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Contraindications
    Known hypersensitivity to the medication
  6. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Precautions
    Use caution in Pts taking serotonin blockers
  7. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Side Effects
    • HA
    • Lightheadedness
    • Dizziness
    • Tiredness
    • Constipation
  8. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Adult Dose
    4 - 8 mg IV
  9. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Pedi Dose
    0.15 mg/kg IV
  10. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Max Dose
    8 mg
  11. Zofran / Ondansetron

    Routes / How Supplied
    • IV
    • IM
    • PO

    Unknown (vial?)
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Ritameeker
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Card Set
Zofran
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