Ondansetron Flashcards
1
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Ondansetron Class
A
Antiemetic
2
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Ondansetron Mechanism of Action
A
5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist. Acts on the floor of the fourth ventricle blocking mediators that cause nausea. Acts on the vagus nerve in the GI tract to block irritants that would cause nausea.
3
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Ondansetron Indication
A
Nausea
4
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Ondansetron Dose
A
0.15mg/kg (Typically 4mg for adults)
5
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Ondansetron Routes
A
IV, IO, IM, ODT
6
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Ondansetron Contraindications
A
ODT- Phenylketonurics
All- QTc prolongation
7
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Ondansetron Pregnancy Class
A
B
