Uses:
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
Ondansetron is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonists.
It works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance that can cause nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron works by blocking a natural substance in the body (serotonin) that causes vomiting.
Directions for Use:
To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, take this medication usually within 30 minutes before your treatment begins.
To prevent nausea from radiation therapy, take this medication 1 to 2 hours before your treatment begins.
To prevent nausea after surgery, take ondansetron 1 hour before your surgery begins.
This medication can be taken with or without food.
However, your doctor may tell you not to eat before chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.
Take any other doses as directed by your doctor:
Ondansetron may be taken up to 3 times a day for 1 to 2 days after your chemotherapy or radiation treatment ends.
If you are taking this medication on a prescribed schedule, take it regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Children's dosage may also be based on age and weight.
In patients with severe liver problems:
The usual maximum dose is 8 milligrams in 24 hours.
Take this medication exactly as directed.
Do not take more medicine or take it more often than directed.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Warnings and Precautions:
You should not use ondansetron if:
You are allergic to ondansetron or similar medicines (dolasetron, granisetron, palonosetron).
To make sure ondansetron is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Liver disease.
Electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood).
Congestive heart failure and slow heartbeat.
A personal or family history of long QT syndrome.
A blockage in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach or intestines).
Ondansetron is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether ondansetron passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Ondansetron is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old.
Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets may contain phenylalanine.
Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ingredients:
Ondansetron 8 mg Coated Tablets
Product Details:
Brand: Zoron
Product Form: Tablets
Product Type: Tablets