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Zofran

  1. Zofran
       Classification
    Antiemetic
  2. Zofran
       Action
    -Reduces the activity of the vagus nerve, which deactivates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata.

    -Serotonin receptor antagonist
  3. Zofran
       Indications
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
  4. Zofran
       Contarindications
    Hypersensitivity
  5. Zofran
       Adverse Effects
    • Neuro
    • Headache
    • Dizziness

    • GI
    • Constipation
  6. Zofran
       Administration
    • 4-8mg IV/IM
    • 4mg SL
  7. Zofran
       Pediatrics
    Same as adult for pts >4
  8. Zofran
       Onset
       Duration
    • Onset
    • 10-30 mins

    • Duration
    • 8 hrs
Author
bryantfire
ID
249442
Card Set
Zofran
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