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  1. Zofran: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning


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Zofran: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning

What Is Zofran? Zofran (ondansetron) is an antiemetic and selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy and also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran is available in generic form. What Are Side Effects of Zofran? Common side effects of Zofran include: • diarrhea, • headache, • fever, • lightheadedness, • dizziness, • weakness, • tiredness, • drowsiness, • malaise/fatigue, • gynecologic disorder, • anxiety • Urinary retention, • severe itching, • elevated liver function test results • constipation, • rash, • blurred vision, and • muscle spasm. Other side effects of Ondansetron include: Cardiac • heart rateirregularities (includingventricularandsupraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, andatrial fibrillation) • slowheartrate • electrocardiographic alterations (including second-degreeheart block, QT/QTc interval prolongation, and ST segmentdepression) palpitations • fainting(rarely and predominantly with intravenous ondansetron) • transientECGchanges including QT/QTc interval prolongation have been reported Gastrointestinal • nausea • vomiting Anaphylaxis • ECG alterations: heartbeat irregularities; prolongation of PR, QRS, and QT intervals Hepatobiliary • specific hepaticenzymeabnormalities • hepaticnecrosis • abnormalhepatic function General • flushing • rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions, sometimes severe (acuteallergic reactions, rapid swelling...