Ondansetron HCl (Zofran) Flashcards
1
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Class
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Antiemetic
Seritonin type 3 (5HT3) antagonist
2
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Action
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Blocks serotinin at 5HT3 recepters in the chemoreceptors of the medulla and peripherally along the vagus nerve
3
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Indications
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To prevent nausea and vomiting
4
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Contraindication
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Hypersensitivity
5
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Side effects
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Blurred vision Abd pain Constipation Diarrhea Dizziness Urinary retention Malaise Anxiety Hypoxia HA Drowsiness Bronchospasm
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Precaution
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Use caution in pts with hepatic insufficiency.
