Ondansetron injection
Ondansetron injection
What is this medicine?
ONDANSETRON (on DAN se tron) is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting after surgery.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
confusion
dizziness
fast or irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
fever and chills
loss of balance or coordination
seizures
sweating
swelling of the hands and feet
tightness in the chest
tremors
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation or diarrhea
headache
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
apomorphine
certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
cisapride
dofetilide
dronedarone
pimozide
thioridazine
ziprasidone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
carbamazepine
certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
fentanyl
linezolid
MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
methylene blue (injected into a vein)
other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
phenytoin
rifampicin
tramadol
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
history of irregular heartbeat
liver disease
low levels of magnesium or potassium in the blood
an unusual or allergic reaction to ondansetron, granisetron, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018