Zofran is approved for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
Ondansetron works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting
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I was taught by my experienced preceptor that any amount equal to or over 8mg of Zofran needs to be injected into a 50ml bag (D5 preferred but NS OK if pt is diabetic) and hung as a piggy back; however, after working on the morphine ondansetron
Your child should be awake and alert when taking any medicine by mouth
NVP is also referred to as "morning sickness"
What is ondansetron? Ondansetron (brand names: Zofran®, Zuplenz®) is an antiemetic used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in dogs and cats
The initial dose of 8 mg may be followed by two further intravenous doses of 8 mg, infused over 15 minutes and given no less than four hours apart (see section 5
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22 mg/kg) every 8 to 12 hours
He threw up twice, I gave him 4mg of ondansetron and he threw up 30 minutes after that dose and has
10 mg once, then 10 mg q4-6 hours prn not >40 mg/day
A headache, hypoxia, and fever are some of the more commonly reported side effects
Dosing information ZOFRAN
Zofran is the brand name for ondansetron, a prescription medication that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting
The dosage of Zofran depends on the age, weight, and medical condition of the patient
initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
The initial dose should be taken one-half to one hour before anticipated travel and be repeated 8 to 12 hours later, if necessary
diarrhea
Maximum dose: 40 mg/day
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2 to 1 mg every 2 to 3 hours
Conversion From Other Opioids to DILAUDID INJECTION: Labetalol is often chosen as treatment of acute hypertension by anesthesia providers peri-operatively as it produces a dose-related decrease in blood pressure without reflex tachycardia without significant reduction in heart rate
However, it is a great first-line or second-line treatment for dogs with mild to severe inappetence, nausea or vomiting
Oral ondansetron (Zofran) may be given to children presenting to the emergency department with vomiting and mild to moderate dehydration from acute gastroenteritis
Zofran should be administered immediately before chemotherapy as a single intravenous dose of 0
Causes of QT prolongation can be divided into two categories: congenital or acquired
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery
muscle pain or cramps
9% sodium chloride injection
Prophylaxis: 4-8 mg IV 20-30 min prior to spinal opioid therapy; may repeat dosing at 12, 24, 36, 48 hr after spinal opioid dosing
Common uses of ondansetron include the prevention of chemotherapy-induced and radiation-induced nausea and vomiting, the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and off-label use for
For oral dosage forms (oral disintegrating tablets, solution, or tablets): For prevention of moderate nausea and vomiting after treatment with cancer medicines:
QUESTION & ANSWER Q: How often can I take Zofran? By Sarah Lewis, PharmD A: Your doctor will tell you how often to take Zofran (ondansetron)
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Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine
– 12 yrs HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ZOFRAN safely and effectively
This medicine is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that may happen after surgery
It can also be used to treat sleep-apnea and pruritus (itching) in some pets
You may be more susceptible if you have a heart Emesis
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Total duration of treatment in adult patients: the combined duration of use of IV or IM dosing of ketorolac tromethamine and TORADOL ORAL is not to exceed 5 days
ORT should begin or resume in the 15 to 30 minutes following administration
Oral ondansetron (Zofran) may be given to children presenting to the emergency department with vomiting and mild to moderate dehydration from acute gastroenteritis
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Zofran interacts with several medicines and it may not be safe to take them together
dexamethasone, Zofran, Ativan, metoclopramide, Reglan, amisulpride, Zofran ODT
Your doctor may change the dosage and prescription of ZOFRAN to get you the best results possible
5 to 1 mg/hour) plus diphenhydramine, which had been used in previous patient cohorts