Basic Information On Zofran ODT
Zofran ODT is used for preventing nausea and associated vomiting caused due to chemotherapy and in patients post surgery. One of the main side effects of many drugs used for chemotherapy is nausea and vomiting. For some it is so bad, that future course of treatment has to be substantially modified, which may not be effective to avoid nausea and vomiting. The Zofran ODT drug also prevents nausea in patients who have either partial or full body irradiation for cancer. In patients after surgery, when there is a high chance of vomiting, the drug is orally administered.
Precautions / Side Effects For Zofran ODT
The side effects of Zofran ODT or Ondansetron ODT include blurred vision and temporary loss of vision. This is a serious side effect and if you experience this, inform your doctor immediately. Some people also experience a decreased heart rate and changes to the heartbeat patterns. Individuals with a history of heart diseases like long QT syndrome should inform their doctors about their condition before using brand or generic Zofran ODT tablets. Such individuals may not be prescribed the drug if found unsuitable for tolerating its side effects.
Ondansetron ODT can be given to pregnant mothers as it is not known to cause any harm to unborn babies. However, women are advised not to get pregnant when undergoing cancer treatment as chemo or radiation therapy can cause fetal harm. It is not known if this drug is secreted into breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers should discuss possible risks of brand or generic Zofran ODT with their doctors. Individuals with liver diseases may not be prescribed this drug. You will be asked not to perform activities that require you to be alert after taking this medication.
Zofran ODT Dosage
For prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing highly emetogenic ( treatment that has a very high chance of causing vomit) chemotherapy, the dosage is 24 mg given as three doses of 8 mg over a period of 30 minutes prior to treatment. The same dosage can be prescribed for geriatric patients but Zofran ODT is not prescribed for children undergoing such chemotherapy. For moderately emetogenic chemotherapy the adult dosage is 8 mg given twice on the day of treatment. The first dose is given 30 minutes prior to treatment and the next 8 hours after treatment. The same dosage can also be prescribed for children 12 years and older. For children younger than 12, the dosage is 4 mg given thrice on the day of the treatment, with the first dose administered 30 minutes prior to treatment and the next two doses 4 hours and 8 hours respectively after treatment.
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