Zofran (injection)

Ondansetron is made use of to avoid nausea and vomiting that might occur with particular cancer medications (radiation treatment) in grownups and children at the very least 6 months old.

Ondansetron is likewise used to prevent nausea and throwing up that might happen after surgery in adults and children a minimum of 1 month old.

Ondansetron may be made use of for objectives not noted in this medication overview.

Tell your medical professional regarding all your other medications. Some medicines should not be utilized with ondansetron.

You must not utilize ondansetron if you dislike ondansetron or comparable medicines (dolasetron, granisetron, palonosetron).

Some drugs ought to not be made use of with ondansetron. Your treatment plan might change if you likewise utilize apomorphine.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever before had:

• a heart rhythm condition such as long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);.
• an electrolyte imbalance (such as reduced blood levels of potassium or magnesium);.
• congestive heart failure, sluggish heartbeats;.
• blockage in the stomach or intestinal tracts, an adjustment in digestive tract routines;.
• surgery on your tummy or intestinal tracts; or.
• extreme liver illness.

Tell your physician if you additionally make use of stimulant medication, opioid medicine, herbal items, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headache frustrations, significant infections, or prevention of nausea and throwing up. A communication with ondansetron can trigger a significant problem called serotonin disorder.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Obtain emergency situation clinical assistance if you have signs of an allergy: hives, tough breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Seek medical focus right now if you have signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: anxiety, hallucinations, high temperature, sweating, shivering, fast heart price, muscle mass tightness, jerking, loss of sychronisation, nausea, vomiting, or looseness of the bowels.

Look for emergency situation medical assistance if you have signs of a cardiovascular disease: upper body discomfort that infects your jaw or shoulder, nausea, and sweating.

Zofran may trigger significant adverse effects. Call your doctor at the same time if you have:

• extreme belly pain, bloating, irregularity, or any kind of adjustment in digestive tract habits; or
• lightheadedness, feeling light-headed, fainting, slow-moving, quick, or unequal heart beats.

Usual side effects of Zofran might consist of:

• diarrhea;
• high temperature; or
• migraine.

This is not a complete listing of adverse effects and others may occur. Call your medical professional for clinical guidance regarding negative effects. You may report adverse effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Ondansetron is injected into a muscle, or into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Ondansetron is usually given before surgery, and in certain cases another dose may be given after surgery.

To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, ondansetron is given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. Additional doses may be given 4 and 8 hours after the first dose.

In a medical setting you are not likely to miss a dosage.

In a medical establishing an overdose would be dealt with quickly.

Follow your doctor's directions concerning any type of limitations on food, drinks, or task.

Ondansetron can create a severe heart issue. Your threat might be higher if you also make use of certain various other medicines for infections, bronchial asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, clinical depression, mental disorder, cancer cells, malaria, or HIV.

Several medicines can impact ondansetron. This includes prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all feasible interactions are listed right here. Tell your physician regarding all other medications you make use of.