Can I take 8 mg of ondansetron at once?

Can I take 8 mg of ondansetron at once?

For prevention of nausea and vomiting after radiation treatment: Adults—At first, 8 milligrams (mg) taken 1 to 2 hours before radiation treatment. Then, the dose is 8 mg every 8 hours. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

What is the use of ondansetron orally?

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery.

Is ondansetron 8 mg a narcotic?

Is Zofran (ondansetron) a narcotic? No, Zofran (ondansetron) is not a narcotic, instead it belongs to a class of medication called 5-HT3 (serotonin) receptor antagonist.

Can you take ondansetron on an empty stomach?

Ondansetron can be taken with or without food. However, it works faster on an empty stomach, an hour before food, or 2 hours after meals. The first dose of Ondansetron is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.

Why would you take ondansetron?

If you are due to have a chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment that could cause you to feel sick,your doctor will prescribe you a dose of ondansetron to take an

  • If you are being prescribed ondansetron because you are due to have surgery,you will be given a dose to take shortly before the operation.
  • Ondansetron can also be given by injection.

    • How should ondansetron be taken?

    your age

  • the condition being treated
  • how severe your condition is
  • other medical conditions you have
  • how you react to the first dose

    • What are the contraindications of ondansetron?

    You are taking apomorphine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease);

  • You have ever had an allergic reaction to ondansetron or any of the ingredients listed here;
  • You are pregnant,trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says it is safe;

    • Is ondansetron absorbed sublingually?

    Since Ondansetron bioavailability was 60% due to the first pass metabolism and it is suitable to convert it into the sublingual tablets which provide better bioavailability. The ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, lactose, magnesium stearate and talc were also incorporated in the formulation design.