The recommended adult intravenous dosage of Zofran to prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy is a single 32-mg dose or three 0
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Sterile Injection for Intravenous (I
This drug is usually started 30 minutes before your chemotherapy treatment begins
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Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
The rate of administration should not be less than 30 seconds, preferably over 2 to 5 minutes
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation may occur
But this form of ondansetron is usually only administered in hospitals or clinics by healthcare professionals
5 mg/kg PO, SC, or IM Q 8 H 1–2 mg/kg/day CRI Ondansetron injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy or radiation), including high-dose cisplatin
16 to 12 mg
Oral
Other side effects of Ondansetron include: Cardiac
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Ondansetron is a drug that selectively inhibits serotonin 5HT3 receptors
Administer the first dose 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy and subsequent doses 4 and 8 hours after the first dose