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Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
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It works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance that may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Ondansetron comes as a tablet, a rapidly disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, and an oral solution (liquid) to take by mouth.
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It is important to keep a written list of all medications and dietary supplements taken.
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Ondansetron is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery.
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Ondansetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery, cancer chemotherapy , or radiation treatment.
Ondansetron may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
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Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Ondansetron is in a class of medications called serotonin 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance that may cause nausea and vomiting
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Ondansetron is commonly used for nausea during and after cesarean section, usually in doses of 4 to 8 mg intravenously. Using ondansetron during cesarean section does not affect the onset…
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Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It is also effective…
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Ondansetron is FDA approved to prevent nausea and vomiting only from certain chemotherapy, radiation, and after surgery. But some healthcare providers might use this medication for nausea and vomiting from…
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