Generic Drugs // Nausea & Vomiting // Ondansetron (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).

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).

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.

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.

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.