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New Drugbox Medication Ondansetron Ondansetron Trade Name: Drug Class: Clinical Uses: Zofran Antiemetic Prevention of nausea & vomiting How does it work??? It works by blocking Serotonin, one of the body’s natural substances that cause vomiting. Pharmacokinetics Onset: Peak Duration Half Life Excreted Rapid 15-30 minutes 4 hours 4 hours average 95% in urine IV Administration Adults : 4 mg Slow IV Push over 30 seconds Children: 4 mg Slow IV Push over 30 seconds Ondansetron is an Offline Drug Zofran is offline Details of How Supplied 4mg per 2 ml bottle Drug box quantity is 8 mg (2 bottles) This is an optional drug per AZDHS Side Effects Headache Lightheadedness Dizziness Constipation Drowsiness Contraindications of use Hypersensitivity to Ondansetron Myasthenia Gravis Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Take Quiz!!! All AlS providers need to review Powerpoint presentation and then take quiz. Return Quiz to Prehospital office by June 15th After completion ALS providers can begin using Ondansetron with order.
