Ondansetron-hydrochloride Drug Info
Generic name: Ondansetron hydrochloride
Brand names: Zofran ODT, Zofran
Zofran is used for:
Preventing nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy or
surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Zofran is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor blocker.
It works by blocking a chemical thought to be a cause of nausea
and vomiting in certain
situations (eg, chemotherapy).
Do NOT use Zofran if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Zofran
Contact your
doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply
to you.
Before using Zofran :
Some medical conditions may interact with Zofran . Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially
if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have liver problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zofran . Tell your health care
provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any
of the following:
Antineoplastic agents (eg, cyclophosphamide) because their
effectiveness may be decreased by Zofran.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may
occur. Ask your health care provider if Zofran may interact with
other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider
before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Zofran :
Use Zofran as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the
medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Zofran is usually given as an injection at our doctor's office,
hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Zofran at home, a health
care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand
how to use Zofran . Follow the procedures you are taught when
you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have
any questions. Do not use Zofran if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if
the vial is cracked or damaged. Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children
and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health
care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local
rules for disposal.
It is important that Zofran be given prior to cancer chemotherapy as directed.
If you miss a dose of Zofran , contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Ask your health
care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zofran . Important safety information:
Zofran may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may
be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use
Zofran with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe
tasks until you know how you react to it. Zofran should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 4 months
old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zofran while you are
pregnant. It is not known if Zofran is found in breast milk. If you are or
will be breast-feeding while you use Zofran , check with your doctor. Discuss
any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Zofran :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these
most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation;
diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; irritation, redness,
pain, or burning at the site of injection; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side
effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face,
lips, or tongue); chest pain; fever; skin tingling or numbness;
trouble urinating; vision changes or loss.
This is not a complete
list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions
or need medical advice about side effects,
contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side
effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control
Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm),
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting;
severe dizziness; slowed/irregular heartbeat; sudden, temporary
blindness.
Proper storage of Zofran :
Zofran is usually handled and stored by a health care provider.
If you are using Zofran at home, store Zofran as directed by
your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Zofran out of the
reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Zofran , please talk with
your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Zofran is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not
share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all
information about Zofran . If you have questions about the medicine
you are taking or would like more information, check with your
doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. |