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Ondansetron (Zofran)
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Medical
Not Applicable
12/13/2011

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Term
Odansetron (Zofran)

Class: Route: Onset: Duration
Definition
Class: Antiemetic
Route: IV/IM/PO
Onset: Rapid
Duration: IV/PO- 4-8 hours IM-unknown
Term
Actions :
- Blocks the effects of __________ (5HT3) ______ ____ _________, __________and its release in the _____ ________

- Reduces the activity of the _____ ______ from activating the ________
______ in the ________ __________
Definition
Serotonin.receptor sites.peripherally,centrally.small intestine

Vagus Nerve Vomiting center Medulla Oblangata
Term
Indications:
- Moderate to severe _______and ________
- Potential _______ ___________ secondary to suspected/actual _____ _______ when _______ ___________ is used
- Patient has a history of nausea/vomiting ____ ______ _________, and ___ is indicated
Definition
Vomiting, Nausea

Respiratory compromise, Head Injury, Spinal Immobilization

post narcotic administration, MS
Term
Contraindications
Under ______
Allergies to odansetron and....
(4 prefixes)
Definition
Under 4 years old

allergies to odansetron and

Alo
Dola
grani
palono
Term
Adverse Effects of Odansetron
Neurological: >
>

GI: >
Definition
Nausea
Vomiting

Constipation
Term
________________________ may cause ___________ if delivered_________. Give ___________ over a minimum of _________________
Definition
IV Odansetron syncope too rapidly. IV Doses

30 seconds.
Term
Remember to consider ___________________ and conditions secondary to prolonged ______________, _______________, and _______________
Definition
treatable causes vomiting, dehydration, and shock
Term
IV access
Ondansetron
PO-______ ________
May repeat _______

IV/IM- _______
May repeat _________________
Definition
4mg ODT

may repeat X 1 in 10 minutes

4 mg

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