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Ondasetron
JSRCC Drugs
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2015

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Term
Ondasetron Generic Name
Definition
Ondasetron
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Ondasetron Trade Name
Definition
Zofran
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Ondasetron Class
Definition
Antiemetic
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Ondasetron MOI
Definition
A Selective 5-HT3 antagonist, which is an effective ant-nausea and anti-emetic with minimal reported significant side effects.
Term
Ondasetron Indications
Definition
Severe nausea/vomiting, vertigo
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Ondasetron Contraindications
Definition
Hypersensitivity to drug
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Ondasetron Adverse Reactions
Definition
Headache, lightheadedness, seizures, angina, bradycardia, syncope, tachycardia, blurred vision, bronchospasm, constipation, diarrhea, rash, rare transient EKG changes including QT interval prolongation
Term
Ondasetron Onset IV
Definition
rapid with peak in 15-30 minutes
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Ondasetron Onset IM
Definition
rapid with peak in 40 min
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Ondasetron Duration
Definition
4-8 hours
Term
Ondasetron Dose IV
Definition
0.1 mg/kg up to 4 mg over 2-5 min. May repeat once in 5 min if needed
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Ondasetron Dose IM
Definition
0.1 mg.kg up to 4 mg with no repeat
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Ondasetron Peds Dose
Definition
0.1 mg/kg IO/IV
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