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Medications
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OndansetronOndansetron is a prescription medication that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It comes in a number of forms, including tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, a flavored liquid, and an intravenous form. Ondansetron works by blocking serotonin, a chemical produced by the body that is related to nausea and vomiting. As with any medication, there can be some side effects with this drug, such as headaches, fatigue, and constipation.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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