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Ondansertron Flashcards

1
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What drug class is ondansetron

A

Anti-emetic

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Pharmacology of ondansetron

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5HT3 receptor antagonist, blocks serotonin

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3
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Presentation of ondansetron

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4mg/1ml in ampoule
Or
4mg wafer

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4
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Indications of ondansetron

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Significant nausea and/or vomiting.

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5
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Contraindications of ondansetron

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  • Allergy or ADR.
  • Congenital long QT syndrome.
  • currently apomorphine therapy.
  • patients less than 2 years old
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6
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Side effects of ondansetron

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Headache

Constipation

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Dosage of ondansetron

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Significant nausea and / or vomiting:
PO/ IM 4-8mg, max dose 8mg.
IV 4-8mg, slow push over 2-3 mins, max dose 8mg

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