Zofran Injection (Ondansetron Hydrochloride Dihydrate)

Zofran Injection Information:

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Zofran Injection (generic name- Ondansetron Hydrochloride Dihydrate) is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting associated with the use of chemotherapy and radiation in the treatment of cancer. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting that occurs after surgery. It contains Ondansetron Hydrochloride as its active ingredient, which belongs to a group of antiemetic medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Ondansetron works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural chemical in the body that triggers nausea and vomiting.

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Zofran Injection Side Effects:

This medication can cause common mild and temporary side effects such as constipation, dizziness, pain, redness, or burning at the place of injection, flushing or feeling warm, headache, hiccups, and unusual tiredness or weakness. Contact your doctor if these side effects don't go away or get worse.

This medication can also cause some serious side effects that may warrant the need for urgent medical care. These serious side effects include blurred vision, difficulty moving or abnormal body movement, seizures, abdominal cramps, persistent nausea and vomiting, fast, irregular heartbeat or pulse, chest pain, sudden weight gain, difficulty breathing, leg swelling, agitation, confusion, mood changes, decreased coordination, hallucinations, fever, sweating, a rash combined with fever or discomfort, a rash covering a large area of the body, blistering, peeling, body itching, temporary blindness, severe dizziness, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat. Stop this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you notice these serious side effects. Also, inform your doctor about any other side effects you noticed not listed here.

Zofran Injection Directions:

This medication should only be administered intravenously (through the veins) or through the muscle by your doctor or a qualified nurse. The appropriate dose of this injection will be determined by your doctor depending on your age, the type of treatment you are having and the presence of other medical conditions such as moderate or severe liver disease. In the prevention of nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy and radiation, the recommended dose is 8 mg, given through the veins just before the administration of chemotherapy or radiation. This dose is different in children as it usually depends on body size. In the prevention of nausea and vomiting after surgery, the usual adult dose is 4 mg given through the veins at the time of surgery. You are unlikely to get too much of this medication if administered by your doctor. However, inform your doctor if you feel you or your child has had more than the appropriate dose. Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. When Zofran injection is diluted in intravenous fluids, it must be stored at 2-8°C for not more than 24 hours.

Zofran Injection Precautions:

Before getting Zofran Injection, it is highly important to inform your doctor of any medical condition you previously or currently have, especially:
• Allergic reaction to Ondansetron Hydrochloride, other ingredients of Zofran Injection, or any other medication;
• Abdominal problems such as paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction;
• Diabetes;
• Electrolytes imbalance such as low levels of potassium in the blood;
• Heart disease including a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death;
• Liver disease;
• Nutritional deficiencies;
• Stroke.

Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking this medication until you know how it affects you as it can cause dizziness. Do not take alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or smoke cigarettes or cannabis while taking this medication. Do not use this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless recommended by your doctor after carefully weighing its risk and benefits to you and your child/fetus. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 months. Ondansetron Hydrochloride can interact with various other medications, altering its effect on the body. Some of these other medications include:
• Antibiotics such as erythromycin or ketoconazole;
• Drugs used for depression such as duloxetine, imipramine, citalopram, and fluoxetine;
• Drugs used to treat epilepsy such as carbamazepine or phenytoin; etc.

Therefore, before using Zofran Injection, it is important to inform your doctor about any other medications you are currently taking including herbal medications and supplements to determine if it is safe to use along with Ondansetron Hydrochloride.