No, it's not necessary to slowly reduce the dosage. Usually you can just stop taking it (you may experience a little nausea, but this goes in a day or two).
Yes, Ondansetron tablets do expire. Like all medications, they have a shelf life, and their effectiveness can diminish after the expiration date. It is essential to check the expiration date on the packaging and consult a healthcare professional if you have expired medication. Using expired medication may not be safe or effective.
Ondansetron is not a narcotic
will ondansetron make me high :(
I have been taking paroxetina tablets for 6 mths after I had 2 major operations I have weaned myself to taking a half tablet everyother day can I stop taking them
There is no codeine in ondansetron. They are completely different things; one is an opiate, the other is an anti-emetic.
The part of the body that an Ondansetron injection should be given to is the arm. Ondansetron is a liquid that is fed intravenously through the veins. It can also be injected in the muscle which typically will be injected in the arm.
Zofran (Ondansetron) is an anti emetic usually prescribed for nasuea/vomiting caused from surgery or chemotherapy/radiation.
Ondansetron is moderately effective in treating motion sickness by reducing nausea and vomiting symptoms.
No, ondansetron is not an opiate. It is an antiemetic medication primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the brain and gut. Unlike opiates, which are pain-relieving drugs derived from opium, ondansetron does not have pain-relieving properties and is not classified as a controlled substance.
Ondansetron is a medication primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It works as a selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, blocking the action of serotonin in the brain and gastrointestinal tract. Ondansetron is available in various forms, including oral tablets, dissolvable films, and intravenous injections. It is commonly prescribed due to its effectiveness in managing acute nausea and vomiting.
The use of ondansetron after abdominal surgery may cover up symptoms of stomach problems.
People with liver disease may be more likely to have side effects from ondansetron.