Ondansetron

Oncology

Oncology · 5-HT3 antagonist

Ondansetron

Dose

8 mg PO/IV BD; 16 mg IV before highly emetogenic chemotherapy.

Use

Chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea, post-operative nausea.

Monitoring

ECG if electrolyte disturbance or other QT-prolonging drugs.

Side effects

  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • QT prolongation

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Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.

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