Usually it's used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemo or post-surgery. It also has a usage of reliving itching associated with liver failure.
Zofran (Ondansetron) is an anti emetic usually prescribed for nasuea/vomiting caused from surgery or chemotherapy/radiation.
Ondansetron is not a narcotic
Ondansetron is more effective than Dramamine in treating nausea and vomiting because it specifically targets serotonin receptors in the brain, while Dramamine works by blocking histamine receptors. Ondansetron is often prescribed for more severe cases of nausea and vomiting, such as those caused by chemotherapy, while Dramamine is typically used for motion sickness.
will ondansetron make me high :(
There is no codeine in ondansetron. They are completely different things; one is an opiate, the other is an anti-emetic.
Ondansetron is primarily used as an antiemetic to prevent nausea and vomiting, particularly in patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It is not indicated for pain relief and does not possess analgesic properties. While it may be prescribed to manage side effects of pain medications that cause nausea, it is not used directly to treat pain itself.
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.
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.
The use of ondansetron after abdominal surgery may cover up symptoms of stomach problems.
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.
People with liver disease may be more likely to have side effects from ondansetron.