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ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

Drug details

API

ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE

Drug classification

Dosage form

INJECTABLE;INJECTION

API strength per dosage

EQ 2MG BASE/ML

Dose

Adults: 8 mg orally 30 minutes before chemotherapy, then 8 mg every 12 hours for 1-2 days post-chemotherapy. Pediatrics: 5 mg/m² IV before chemotherapy, repeat 4 and 8 hours after first dose. Renal impairment: No dose adjustment needed. Hepatic impairment: Maximum 8 mg/day.

Mechanism of action

Indications

Side effects

Pregnancy category

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