Zofran Injection (Ondansetron Hydrochloride Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Zofran Injection Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Zofran Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ZOFRAN®
(ondansetron hydrochloridc) Structural Formula Illustration

Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Initial and Repeat Courses of Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy

ZOFRAN Injection is indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin [see Clinical Studies].

ZOFRAN is approved for patients aged 6 months and older.

Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and/or Vomiting

ZOFRAN Injection is indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting. As with other antiemetics, ro...

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What is Zofran Injection Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Zofran Injection Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

blurred vision or temporary blindness;
muscle spasm or twitching, especially in your face; or
stiffness in your neck.

Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

diarrhea;
headache;
fever;
drowsiness;
blurred vis...

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What is Zofran Injection Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Zofran Injection Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

HOW TO USE: To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, ondansetron may be given as a single dose or 3 smaller doses. It is mixed in a solution and given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually over 15 minutes. This drug is usually started 30 minutes before y...

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