Transcript New Drugbox Medication

New Drugbox Medication
Ondansetron
Ondansetron
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Trade Name:
Drug Class:
Clinical Uses:
Zofran
Antiemetic
Prevention of nausea
& vomiting
How does it work???
It works by blocking Serotonin, one of the
body’s natural substances that cause
vomiting.
Pharmacokinetics
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Onset:
Peak
Duration
Half Life
Excreted
Rapid
15-30 minutes
4 hours
4 hours average
95% in urine
IV Administration
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Adults :
4 mg Slow IV Push over
30 seconds
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Children:
4 mg Slow IV Push over
30 seconds
Ondansetron is an Offline Drug
Zofran is offline
Details of How Supplied
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4mg per 2 ml bottle
Drug box quantity is 8 mg (2 bottles)
This is an optional drug per AZDHS
Side Effects
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Headache
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Constipation
Drowsiness
Contraindications of use
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Hypersensitivity to Ondansetron
Myasthenia Gravis
Not recommended for children under
3 years of age.
Take Quiz!!!
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All AlS providers need to review
Powerpoint presentation and then take
quiz.
Return Quiz to Prehospital office by
June 15th
After completion ALS providers can
begin using Ondansetron with order.