Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery Ondansetron Nursing Pharmacology
• Might cause headache
It’s FDA-approved to help prevent nausea and vomiting in certain situations
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Use this medicine (ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets) as ordered by your doctor
Weigh out the appropriate weight of suppository base
[3] Avoid pushing the medication through the foil, which may cause it to crumble
Call your child’s doctor for medical advice about side effects
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15 mg/kg IV, with the first dose (infused over 15 minutes) 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy and subsequent doses given 4 and 8 hours after the first dose
Ondansetron belongs to the family of 5-HT3 antagonists
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
For subsequent days, no 5-HT 3 RA or dexamethasone is recommended after day of chemotherapy