It comes as a tablet, a rapidly disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, and an oral solution to take by mouth, and injection administered intravenously. The first dose of this medication is usually taken 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before the start of radiation therapy, or 1 hour before surgery. Additional doses are sometimes taken one to three times a day during chemotherapy or radiation therapy and for 1 to 2 days after the end of treatment.
Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy- 24 mg as a single dose 30 minutes before start of single-day chemotherapy.
Less emetogenic chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy: 8 mg 2 hour before treatment followed by 8 mg 8-12 hour later.
Zofran Injection
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Oral: Prevention of post-op nausea and vomiting- 16 mg 1 hour before anesthesia.Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy- 24 mg as a single dose 30 minutes before start of single-day chemotherapy.
Less emetogenic chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy: 8 mg 2 hour before treatment followed by 8 mg 8-12 hour later.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
The concomitant use of apomorphine with ondansetron is contraindicated, and known hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Ondansetron
This medication is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.Brand Names or Trade Names of Ondansetron
India :
Myset Plus |
Vorast (4mg/mL) |
Tiron |
Myset -R |
Vorast (8mg) |
Renol - O |
OND (2mg/5mL) |
Odanse (4mg) |
Ranivir - O |
Donrid O
International :
Zofran Injection
