Ondansetron, also known as Zofran, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It belongs to a class of medications known as serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Ondansetron works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that can cause nausea and vomiting. It is available in tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, and solution forms.
Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting . It is effective for nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and gastroenteritis. It can be given orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly.
Ondansetron works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance in the body that can cause nausea and vomiting. It is a selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.