What is it used for?
Ondansetron injection is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, including nausea and vomiting after surgery or during cancer treatment.
How does it work?
It blocks serotonin signals that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
How to take/use it
This injection should be given by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject. The dose and timing depend on the condition being treated and should be decided by a healthcare professional.
Common side effects
Headache, constipation, dizziness, flushing or a feeling of warmth, and tiredness.
Precautions
Tell the doctor about any heart rhythm problem, liver disease, or allergy to ondansetron. It may affect heart rhythm, especially in people with low potassium or magnesium levels or those taking other medicines that affect heart rhythm. Seek medical help for fainting, a fast or irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulty, swelling, or a severe allergic reaction.
