Ondansetron wafer

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Ondansetron wafer

Presentation

Answer 1

• 4mg wafer.

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Ondansetron wafer

Use

Answer 2

• Moderate to severe nausea
• Active vomiting
• Prophylaxis for eye and spinal injuries
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Ondansetron wafer

Type

Answer 3

• Anti-nauseant and anti-emetic

* Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist .

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Ondansetron wafer
Dose
(inc repeats)

Answer 4

Adults:
•	Oral wafer (preferred):
o	4mg wafer.
o	Repeat dose after 30 minutes if required
Paediatric:
•	Oral wafer (preferred):
Weight	Dose
<15kg	1/2 wafer
15 – 30kg	1 wafer
Over 30kg	As per adult dose
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Ondansetron wafer
Actions

(inc onset)

Answer 5

blocking serotonin centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and peripherally on Vagus nerve terminals.
• Onset of action up to 30 minutes
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Ondansetron wafer

Contraindications

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• Paediatrics less than 2 years old
• Hypersensitivity
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Adverse effects

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•	Headache
•	Malaise/fatigue
•	Drowsiness
•	Dizziness
•	Rash/allergic reaction
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Ondansetron wafer

Precautions

Answer 8

ral wafer is the preferred method of administration for ALL patients unless actively vomiting. .