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Working and treatment of Zofran- Ondansetron Prescription drug
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| Working and treatment of
Zofran - Ondansetron |
Ondansetron (generic name) being marketed as Zofran (brand name) is
used to block the chemical activity taking place inside our body
which induces nausea and vomiting. Generally Zofran is used to
prevent vomiting and nausea which can occur after either surgery or
by medicine which is used to cure cancer (in both chemotherapy and
radiation).
Active molecule present in Zofran are 5-HT3 receptor antagonists
which are used for the prevention of both chemotherapy induced
nausea as well as vomiting (often abbreviated as CNIV). Zofran is
generally given around a half an hour ago from the time period the
therapy commences and usually it is given intravenously.
Zofran is available mostly in three forms: First being an oral
solution, the second being tablets which can be taken with water and
the last form is oral tablets which gets disintegrated as soon as it
mixes with the saliva present in mouth though little precautions
have to be taken if you are opting for oral dosage. However it
should be avoided in first trimester of pregnancy state.
You should take Zofran as per the prescription of the doctor and as
it is bound to incur side affects thus its overdosage should be
avoided. It can be taken along with the food or without the food but
the dose of Zofran should always be accompanied with a glass of
water. Also care must be taken to store it in moist and cool place.
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