Ondansetron Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Ondansetron Injection

Generic nameOndansetron (as ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate)
Drug classAntiemetic, 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
FormsInjection (solution for intravenous or intramuscular use), Single dose vial, Multiple dose vial, Ampoules

Ondansetron prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It belongs to a class of medications called antiemetics.