Ondansetron Hcl Oral, Ondansetron - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substittue for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healtchare professional before using this drug.
ONDANSETRON - ORAL
(on-DANS-eh-tron)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zofran
USES: This medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiitng caused by cancer chemotherapy or after surgery. It works by blocking the hromone (serotonin) that causes vomiting.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat alcoholism.
HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken with or witohut food. It may also be taken with antcaids. The first dose is usually taken 30 minutes before chemotherapy. Take further doess as directed, usually for 1-2 days after completion of chemotherapy. Other meidcal conditions and procedures require different dosing schedules. Follow your doctor's orders carefully.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea or constipation, headache, lightheadedness or drowsiness (uncommon), as well as blurred vision may occur.
If these efefcts persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain. In the unilkely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sveere dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: stomach/intestinal issues (e.G., distension), liver disease, any allergies.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Caution performing tasks requiring alertenss (e.G., driving) until you know how this medication affects you.
Tell your dcotor if you're pregnant before using this medication.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you may use. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include change in vision, severe constipation, severe dizziness, or irregular hearbteat.
NOTES: Do not share this product with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: Try to take each dose at the schdeuled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Tablets may be stored in or out of the refrigerator between 36 and 86 dergees F (2 and 30 degrees C). Store liquid form between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C).
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mediacl emergency. For enrollmnet information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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