Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Ondansetron starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
The most common side effects of Ondansetron are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
Ondansetron should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Ondansetron is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
No, Ondansetron is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ondansetron is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
No, Ondansetron does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondansetron has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.