Ondansetron

Trade – Zofran Class – Antiemetic MOA – Binds and blocks a receptor for the brain chemical serotonin Indication – Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting Contraindication – Use caution in hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, cardiac arrhythmias Side Effects – headache, fatigue, diarrhea, dizziness, hypotension/HTN, Prolonged PR and QT intervals, Widened QRS, Bradycardia, tachycardia, syncope. Dosage Adult: 4– 8mg IV, IO, PO Pedi: (2-16 years) 0.15 mg/kg IV,IO ( max dose 16mg)