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Ondansetron

Uses

Ondansetron is used to prevent vomiting and nausea.

How it Works

How Ondansetron works Ondansetron is an antiemetic medication that works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger, serotonin, in the brain. This action helps prevent nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy, or after surgery.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ondansetron include constipation, headache, flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Ondansetron for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • It is fast-acting and begins to work within 30 minutes.
  • If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
  • Avoid heavy meals and try to eat small, nourishing snacks throughout the day.
  • Sip water regularly to help prevent dehydration.
  • Unlike some other nausea medications, the side effects of Ondansetron are relatively mild.
  • It is available in various forms that do not require swallowing, such as a film that is placed on the tongue or a dissolving pill.

Other Combinations

Ondansetron + Pantoprazole

Ondansetron + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

Ondansetron + Rabeprazole

Ondansetron + Ranitidine

Omeprazole + Ondansetron

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Frequently asked questions

No, Ondansetron is not a steroid; it is an antiemetic and a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery or due to chemotherapy.
Ondansetron should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The first dose is usually taken before surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.
Ondansetron begins to take effect within 30 minutes to 2 hours, rapidly dissolving into the bloodstream.
No, Ondansetron is ineffective for seasickness, as it has minimal impact on motion sickness-related nausea.
Common side effects of Ondansetron include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache, which are typically mild and resolve on their own. Consult a doctor if they persist or cause concern.
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