Ondansetron Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Antiemetic
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Selective 5-HT receptor antagonist
Blocking seretonin both peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the CNS chemoreceptor trigger zone
3
Q
Indications
A
N/V
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Allergy
5
Q
Adult Dose
A
Up to 8 mg IV/IO
6
Q
Pediatric Dose < 40kg
A
0.1 mg/kg
7
Q
Pediatric Dose > 40kg
A
4 mg IV
8
Q
Pregnancy Category
A
B
