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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C18H19N3O
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ondansetron.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
293.363 g/mol
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Melting Point
No information avaliable
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
2.019
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Dosage Forms
Tablet; Liquid
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Indication
For treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
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Pharmacology
Ondansetron is an antinauseant and antiemetic agent indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with moderately-emetogenic cancer chemotherapy and for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is a highly specific and selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, not shown to have activity at other known serotonin receptors and with low affinity for dopamine receptors.
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Absorption
Ondansetron is well absorbed after oral administration and undergoes limited first-pass metabolism.
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side effects and Toxicity
Low blood pressure and fainting, sudden blindness, severe constipation
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Patient Information
PATIENT INFORMATION
Please follow the link below for more information and the links in Drug_reference region.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ondansetron_wcp.htm
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals