Ondansetron : Before Using - Zofran, Zofran ODT

Ondansetron - Systemic

Brand Names

Zofran, Zofran ODT Ondansetron *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ondansetron, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to ondansetron, granisetron, or dolasetron. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Ondansetron has not been studied in pregnant women. However, this drug has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether ondansetron passes into the breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in a limited number of children with cancer 4 years of age or older and after surgery in child 2 to 12 years of age. In effective doses, the drug has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in a limited number of cancer diseaseds 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in younger adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ondansetron. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Abdominal surgery Use of ondansetron may cover up stomach problems

Liver disease Patients with liver disease may have an increased risk of side effects

Phenylketonuria - PKU The oral disintegrating tablets may contain aspartame, which can make your condition worse