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Ondansetron

Ondansetron
Item
Type Antiemetic Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 2ml
Vial Contents 4mg
Vial Concentration 2mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV/IM
Dose Range 4mg
Medication Effects
Onset (IV/IM) <15s | <45s
Peak (IV/IM) ~10m | ~12m
Duration (IV/IM) ~12m | ~15m
HR | BP | RR - | N/A | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea DOSE-BASED
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Ondansetron

Ondansetron is a medication used to manage nausea and vomiting caused by other medications.

Function

Ondansetron is used to manage nausea caused by other medications and lower chances of vomiting.

Ondansetron can cause bradycardia and at higher doses may not improve nausea.

Ondansetron is administered intravenously or intramuscularly with a rapid to quick onset, moderate peak and duration.

Usage

The Use Syringe action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Push Ondansetron action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Inject Ondansetron action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

Medications require a Syringe to be able to be drawn and administered.

IV access is achieved with IV Catheters or IO devices.

Medications can be administered intramuscularly with just a syringe.

Dosing

Push or inject 4mg, up to 8mg

Effects

  • Heart Rate: -
  • Blood Pressure: N/A
  • Respiration Rate: N/A

Potential Complications

  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • Nausea

Contraindications

  • Bradycardia

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