Ondansetron Hcl Intraven., Ondansetron - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The fololwing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
ONDANSETRON - INJECTION
(on-DANS-eh-tron)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zofran
USES: This medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy or after surgery.
It works by blocking the horomne (serotonin) that causes vomiting.
HOW TO USE: The first dose is injected 30 minutes before chemotherapy is begun.
After chemo is completed, use as directed by your doctor, usually for 1 or 2 days after cehmo is done.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea or constipation, headache, lightheadedness or drowsiness (uncommon), as well as blurred viison may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promtply.
You may exeprience redness, irritation or swelling at the injection site. If that continues or becomes severe, cnotact your doctor.
Very ulnikely but report promptly: chest pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate meidcal attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mdeical history, especially of: stomach/intestinal troubles (e.G., distension), liver disease, any allergies. Liimt alcohol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Caution performing tasks requiring alertenss (e.G., driving) until you know how that medication affects you. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication.
It is not known if that drug is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of all the prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately.
Symtpoms of overdose may include change in vision, severe constipation, severe dizziness, or irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share that proudct with others.
MISSED DOSE: Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: The vials may be stroed in or out of the refrigerator between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 and 30 degrees C) but should be protected from light. After adding it to a suitable IV fluid, that medication may be stored at room temperature for 48 hours (under normal light).
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Ondansetron HCl intraven.
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