ondansetron (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Zofran (DSC), Zofran ODT (DSC), more...Zuplenz (DSC)

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injectable solution

  • 2mg/mL

tablet

  • 4mg
  • 8mg
  • 24mg

oral solution

  • 4mg/5mL

orally disintegrating tablets

  • 4mg
  • 8mg

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting

Prophylaxis

PO

  • Moderately emetogenic chemotherapy: 8 mg started 30 minutes before chemotherapy, then q12hr for 1-2 days after chemotherapy
  • Highly emetogenic chemotherapy: 24 mg started 30 minutes before chemotherapy
  • Zofran ODT: Using dry hands, carefully remove from blister pack immediately before use

IV

  • 0.15 mg/kg over 15 min administered 30 min before chemotherapy, then 4 and 8 hr after first dose; not to exceed 16 mg (32 mg no longer recommended because of increased risk of QT prolongation)  

Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting

Prophylaxis

4 mg IV/IM immediately before anesthesia or after procedure or 16 mg PO 1 hr before anesthesia; patients >80 kg may need additional 4 mg IV

Radiation-Induced Nausea & Vomiting

Prophylaxis

Total body radiation therapy: 8 mg PO 1-2 hours before radiation therapy; administered each day

Single high-dose fraction therapy to abdomen: 8 mg PO 1-2 hr before radiation therapy; administer subsequent doses every 8 hr after first dose 1-2 days after completion of therapy

Daily fractions to abdomen: Administer 8 mg PO 1-2 hr before radiotherapy; administer subsequent doses every 8 hr after first dose each day radiotherapy is given

Dosage Modifications

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary

Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score ≥10): Not to exceed 8 mg/day

Cholestatic Pruritus (Off-label)

8 mg divided q12hr or 8 mg q8-12hr PO for 7 days up to 5 months

Alternatively, 4-8 mg intermittent short-term IV dosing used in adults; single dose of 4 mg single dose used in pregnancy

Uremic Pruritus (Off-label)

8 mg divided q12hr or 8 mg q8-12hr PO for 14 days up to 5 months

Spinal Opioid-Induced Pruritus (Off-label)

Prophylaxis: 4-8 mg IV 20-30 min prior to spinal opioid therapy; may repeat dosing at 12, 24, 36, 48 hr after spinal opioid dosing

Treatment: 4-8 mg IV

Rosacea (Off-label)

4-8 mg PO q12hr for up to 3 weeks

Alternatively, 12 mg IV daily for 4 days

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

10 mg IV q8hr PRN

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injectable solution

  • 2mg/mL

tablet

  • 4mg
  • 8mg
  • 24mg

oral solution

  • 4mg/5mL

orally disintegrating tablets

  • 4mg
  • 8mg

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting

Prophylaxis

PO

  • <4 years old: Safety and efficacy not established
  • 4-12 years: 4 mg started 30 min before chemotherapy, then 4 and 8 hr after first dose, then q8hr for 1-2 days after chemotherapy
  • >12 years: 8 mg started 30 min before chemotherapy, then q12hr for 1-2 days after chemotherapy, or single dose of 24 mg

IV

  • <6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
  • ≥6 months: 0.15 mg/kg over 15 min administered 30 min before chemotherapy, then repeated 4 and 8 hr after first dose; not to exceed 16 mg/dose (32 mg no longer recommended because of increased risk of QT prolongation)  

Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting

Prophylaxis

1 month-12 years

  • <40 kg, 0.1 mg/kg IV  
  • >40 kg, 4 mg IV

>12 years

  • 4 mg IV/IM immediately before anesthesia or after procedure or 16 mg PO 1 hr before anesthesia; patients >80 kg may need additional 4 mg IV

Acute Gastroenteritis (Off-Label)

Routine use is not recommended (CDC)

May consider a single, one-time oral dose for severe gastroenteritis

8-15 kg: 2 mg PO once

>15 to 30 kg: 4 mg PO once

>30 kg: 8 mg PO once

Reference: N Engl J Med. 2006;354(15):1698-1705

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Vomiting (Orphan)

Ondansetron inhalation powder: Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting due to highly emetogenic chemotherapy in pediatric patients (aged birth through 16 yr)

Sponsor

  • Luxena Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 1400 Coleman Avenue, Suite D27; Santa Clara, California 95050
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            • apomorphine

              apomorphine, ondansetron. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. Profound hypotension and loss of consciousness reported when 5HT3 antagonists are coadministered with apomorphine. Additionally, ondansetron may cause additive QT prolongation with apomorphine.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

              dronedarone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • fezolinetant

              ondansetron will increase the level or effect of fezolinetant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Contraindicated. Fezolinetant AUC and peak plasma concentration are increased if coadministered with drugs that are weak, moderate, or strong CYP1A2 inhibitors

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

            Serious - Use Alternative (164)

            • abametapir

              abametapir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, ondansetron. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • almotriptan

              ondansetron, almotriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, amitriptyline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, amoxapine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • arsenic trioxide

              arsenic trioxide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • artemether

              artemether and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              ceritinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • citalopram

              citalopram and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, citalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, clomipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and ondansetron both decrease QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desipramine

              desipramine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, desipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desvenlafaxine

              ondansetron, desvenlafaxine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • disopyramide

              disopyramide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • dolasetron

              dolasetron and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • doxepin

              ondansetron, doxepin. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              droperidol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • duloxetine

              ondansetron, duloxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eletriptan

              ondansetron, eletriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              entrectinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, escitalopram. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • flecainide

              flecainide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Combination may increase ondansetron levels.

            • fluoxetine

              fluoxetine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, fluoxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine and ondansetron both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • formoterol

              formoterol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • foscarnet

              foscarnet and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • frovatriptan

              ondansetron, frovatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • glasdegib

              ondansetron and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ibutilide

              ibutilide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • imipramine

              ondansetron, imipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              indacaterol, inhaled, ondansetron. QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • indapamide

              indapamide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isocarboxazid

              ondansetron, isocarboxazid. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isradipine

              isradipine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levofloxacin

              levofloxacin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • levomilnacipran

              ondansetron, levomilnacipran. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lithium

              lithium and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • mefloquine

              mefloquine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • methadone

              methadone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • milnacipran

              ondansetron, milnacipran. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              moxifloxacin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • naratriptan

              ondansetron, naratriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, nortriptyline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide

              octreotide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • ofloxacin

              ofloxacin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • paroxetine

              ondansetron, paroxetine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pazopanib

              pazopanib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • pentamidine

              pentamidine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • phenelzine

              ondansetron, phenelzine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pimozide

              pimozide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • pitolisant

              ondansetron and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • procainamide

              procainamide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • propafenone

              propafenone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, protriptyline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • quinidine

              quinidine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • quinine

              quinine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • ranolazine

              ranolazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • rasagiline

              ondansetron, rasagiline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • risperidone

              ondansetron and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • rizatriptan

              ondansetron, rizatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • romidepsin

              ondansetron and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • saquinavir

              ondansetron and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              saquinavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • selegiline

              ondansetron, selegiline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • selegiline transdermal

              ondansetron, selegiline transdermal. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sertraline

              ondansetron and sertraline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, sertraline. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • solifenacin

              ondansetron and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • sotalol

              ondansetron and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • sotorasib

              sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

            • sumatriptan

              ondansetron, sumatriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sumatriptan intranasal

              ondansetron, sumatriptan intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sunitinib

              ondansetron and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • tacrolimus

              ondansetron and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • tedizolid

              tedizolid, ondansetron. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. both increase serotonin levels; increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

            • telavancin

              ondansetron and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • tepotinib

              tepotinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

            • tetrabenazine

              tetrabenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • thiothixene

              ondansetron and thiothixene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • toremifene

              ondansetron and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • tranylcypromine

              ondansetron, tranylcypromine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trimipramine

              ondansetron and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

              ondansetron, trimipramine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              ondansetron increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              vandetanib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • vardenafil

              ondansetron and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • vemurafenib

              ondansetron and vemurafenib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Alterations in ondansetron concentrations may occur with concomitant use.

            • venlafaxine

              ondansetron, venlafaxine. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              ondansetron increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • voriconazole

              ondansetron and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. Potential for increased ondansetron levels.

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vorinostat

              ondansetron and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            • ziprasidone

              ziprasidone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • zolmitriptan

              ondansetron, zolmitriptan. Either increases toxicity of the other by serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

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            • albuterol

              albuterol and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              ondansetron and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended.

            • bedaquiline

              ondansetron and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • berotralstat

              berotralstat will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

            • bosutinib

              bosutinib increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              deutetrabenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • dichlorphenamide

              dichlorphenamide and ondansetron both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              elagolix decreases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, ondansetron. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • fenfluramine

              ondansetron decreases effects of fenfluramine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potent serotonin receptor antagonists may decrease fenfluramine efficacy. If coadministered, monitor appropriately.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • fostemsavir

              ondansetron and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              ondansetron and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. P-gp inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • ivacaftor

              ivacaftor increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • lenvatinib

              ondansetron and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • lomitapide

              lomitapide increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing dose when used concomitantly with lomitapide.

            • lonafarnib

              lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metformin

              ondansetron increases levels of metformin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Ondansetron inhibition of transporters (MATE or OCTs), which are responsible for active renal secretion of metformin may play a role.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, ondansetron. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP-450 inhibitors may decrease clearance of ondansetron. However, no dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • panobinostat

              ondansetron and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended; however, antiemetic drugs known to prolong QTc (eg, dolasetron, granisetron, ondansetron) can be used with frequent ECG monitoring.

            • pasireotide

              ondansetron and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • ponatinib

              ponatinib increases levels of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias. May increase ondansetron levels.

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • sarecycline

              sarecycline will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, ondansetron. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

              stiripentol will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • triclabendazole

              triclabendazole and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of ondansetron by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, ondansetron. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (29)

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cigarette smoking

              cigarette smoking will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • mexiletine

              mexiletine will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • modafinil

              modafinil will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • peginterferon alfa 2a

              peginterferon alfa 2a will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • zileuton

              zileuton will increase the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. No dosage adjustment is needed for ondansetron.

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            >10%

            Headache (9-27%)

            Malaise/fatigue (9-13%)

            Constipation (6-11%)

            1-10%

            Hypoxia (9%)

            Drowsiness (8%)

            Diarrhea (2-7%)

            Dizziness (7%)

            Fever (2-8%)

            Gynecologic disorder (7%)

            Anxiety (6%)

            Urinary retention (5%)

            Pruritus (2-5%)

            Injection-site pain (4%)

            Paresthesia (2%)

            Cold sensation (2%)

            Elevated liver function test results (1-5%)

            <1%

            Cardiac: Arrhythmias (including ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and atrial fibrillation), bradycardia, electrocardiographic alterations (including second-degree heart block, QT/QTc interval prolongation, and ST segment depression), palpitations, and syncope; rarely and predominantly with intravenous ondansetron, myocardial ischemia, transient ECG changes including QT/QTc interval prolongation have been reported

            Gastrointestinal: Nausea and vomiting

            Anaphylaxis

            ECG alterations: Arrhythmias; prolongation of PR, QRS, and QT intervals

            Hepatobiliary: Specific hepatic enzyme abnormalities, hepatic necrosis, and abnormal hepatic function

            General: Flushing, rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions, sometimes severe (eg, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, bronchospasm, cardiopulmonary arrest, hypotension, laryngeal edema, laryngospasm, shock, shortness of breath, stridor)

            Local reactions: Pain, redness, and burning at injection site

            Lower respiratory: Hiccups

            Neurological: Oculogyric crisis, appearing alone, as well as with other dystonic reactions; transient dizziness during or shortly after intravenous infusion

            Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis

            Eye Disorders: Transient blindness (predominantly during IV administration) reported to resolve within a few minutes up to 48 hr; transient blurred vision

            Musculoskeletal and connective tissue: Arthralgia

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            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity

            Coadministration with apomorphine; combination reported to cause profound hypotension and loss of consciousness

            Cautions

            Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and bronchospasm may occur: discontinue therapy if suspected; monitor and treat promptly per standard of care until signs and symptoms resolve

            Reduce dose with severe hepatic impairment

            Use according to schedule, not PRN

            Do not use instead of nasogastric suction

            Ondansetron may mask progressive ileus or gastric distention in patients who are undergoing abdominal surgery or experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; monitor for decreased bowel activity, particularly in patients with risk factors for gastrointestinal obstruction

            Ondansetron is not a drug that stimulates gastric or intestinal peristalsis; should not be used instead of nasogastric suction

            Serotonin syndrome reported with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists alone but particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs including SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, lithium, tramadol, methylene blue IV, and mirtazapine; if concomitant use with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, patients should be made aware of potential increased risk for serotonin syndrome

            Cross-sensitivity among selective serotonin antagonists may occur

            Zofran ODT contains phenylalanine (caution for phenylketonurics)

            Dose-dependent QT prolongation; avoid in patients with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended in patients who have electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias or who are also receiving other medications that cause QT prolongation

            Myocardial ischemia

            • Myocardial ischemia reported in patients treated with ondansetron; in some cases, predominantly during intravenous administration, the symptoms appeared immediately after administration but resolved with prompt treatment
            • Coronary artery spasm appears to be the most common underlying cause; monitor or advise patients for signs or symptoms of myocardial ischemia after oral administration of ondansetron
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            Pregnancy

            Published epidemiological studies on association between ondansetron use and major birth defects have reported inconsistent findings and have important methodological limitations that preclude conclusions about safety use in pregnancy

            Available postmarketing data have not identified a drug-associated risk of miscarriage or adverse maternal outcomes

            Reproductive studies in rats and rabbits did not show evidence of harm to fetus when ondansetron was administered during organogenesis at approximately 6 and 24 times maximum recommended human oral dose of 24 mg/day, based on body surface area, respectively

            Lactation

            Not known whether ondansetron is present in human milk; there are no data on effects of therapy on breastfed infant or effects on milk production; however, it has been demonstrated that the drug is present in milk of rats; when a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk

            The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for drug and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Mechanism of Action

            Mechanism not fully characterized; selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist; binds to 5-HT3 receptors both in periphery and in CNS, with primary effects in GI tract

            Has no effect on dopamine receptors and therefore does not cause extrapyramidal symptoms

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: 56-71% (PO); food increases extent of absorption (17%)

            Onset: 30 min

            Peak plasma time: IV, end of infusion; IM, 30 min; PO, 2 hr (tablet) or 1 hr (soluble film)

            Distribution

            Protein bound: 70-76%

            Vd: Children, 1.7-3.7 L/kg; adults, 2.2-2.5 L/kg

            Metabolism

            Extensive hepatic metabolism, with hydroxylation followed by glucuronide (indole ring) or sulfate conjugation; metabolized by CYP2D6 and partly by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4

            Metabolites: Glucuronide conjugate, sulfate conjugate (inactive)

            Elimination

            Half-life: 2-7 hr (children <15 years); 3-7 hr (adults); patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, 12 hr; patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C), 20 hr

            Renal Clearance: 0.26-0.38 L/hr/kg

            Total body clearance: 600-700 mL/min

            Excretion: Primarily urine (30-70%); feces (25%)

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            IV Incompatibilities

            Syringe: Droperidol

            Y-site: Acyclovir, allopurinol, aminophylline, amphotericin B, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, ampicillin, ampicillin/sulbactam, amsacrine, cefepime, cefoperazone, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU; at 1 mg/mL ondansetron and 16 mg/mL 5-FU; may be compatible at 0.8 mg/mL 5-FU and up to 160 mcg/mL ondansetron), furosemide, ganciclovir, lorazepam, meropenem (at 50 mg/mL meropenem and 1 mg/mL ondansetron; may be compatible at 1 mg/mL each), methylprednisolone, piperacillin, sargramostim, sodium bicarbonate

            IV Compatibilities

            Solution: Compatible with most common solvents

            Additive (partial list): Cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, decarbazine, dacarbazine with doxorubicin(?), doxorubicin, etoposide, hydromorphone, meropenem (incompatible at 20 g/L meropenem), methotrexate, morphine sulfate

            Syringe: Alfentanil, atropine, dexamethasone (incompatible at 0.67 mg/mL dexamethasone and 1.07 mg/mL ondansetron), fentanyl, glycopyrrolate, meperidine, metoclopramide, midazolam, morphine sulfate, naloxone, neostigmine, propofol

            Y-site (partial list): Alatrofloxacin, aldesleukin, azithromycin, bleomycin, carboplatin, cisplatin, cladribine, clindamycin, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dactinomycin, dopamine, heparin, hydromorphone, magnesium sulfate, meperidine, morphine sulfate, paclitaxel, potassium chloride, topotecan, vancomycin, vinblastine, vincristine, zidovudine

            IV Preparation

            No dilution necessary for premixed injection

            Postoperative nausea and vomiting: No dilution necessary for 2 mg/mL vials

            Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: Dilute IV injection (2 mg/mL vials, not premixed injection) in 50 mL D5W or NS

            IV Administration

            Infuse over 15 minutes after further dilution with 50 mL NS/D5W

            Inject undiluted over at least 30 seconds, preferably over 2-5 minutes

            IM Administration

            No dilution necessary for premixed injection

            Storage

            Store at room temperature or refrigerate

            Protect from light, excessive heat, and freezing

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            Patient Education
            ondansetron oral

            ONDANSETRON SOLUBLE FILM - ORAL

            (on-DAN-se-tron)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zuplenz

            USES: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy), radiation treatment, or drugs used to put you to sleep before surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start using ondansetron oral soluble film and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.This medication is made to be dissolved on top of your tongue. Do not chew or swallow the film whole. If giving this medicine to a young child, help them use it properly.With dry hands, open the protective foil pouch just before using. Remove one film and place on top of your tongue. Allow it to dissolve completely (usually in 4 to 20 seconds), then swallow it with saliva or with liquid. You do not need to take this product with liquid. If your dose is for more than one film, allow each film to dissolve completely before taking the next film. Wash your hands after taking this medication.To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, take this medication as directed by your doctor, usually 30 minutes before treatment begins. To prevent nausea from radiation treatment, take this medication 1 to 2 hours before the start of your treatment. To prevent nausea after surgery, take ondansetron 1 hour before the start of surgery.Carefully follow your doctor's directions for taking this medication. Ondansetron may be taken up to 3 times a day for 1 to 2 days after each chemotherapy or radiation treatment. If you are taking this medication on a prescribed schedule, take it regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. The dosage for children may also be based on age and weight. Take this medication exactly as directed. Do not take more medication or take it more often than prescribed.Tell your doctor if your nausea and vomiting lasts or if it gets worse.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation may occur. If these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: abdominal pain, muscle spasm/stiffness.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take (see Drug Interactions section). Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, twitching muscles, unexplained fever, unusual agitation/restlessness.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking ondansetron, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: irregular heartbeat, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (such as recent abdominal surgery, ileus).Ondansetron may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using ondansetron, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using ondansetron safely.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: apomorphine, tramadol.Many drugs besides ondansetron may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others. Before using ondansetron, report all medications you are currently using to your doctor or pharmacist.The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin. Examples include street drugs such as MDMA/"ecstasy," St. John's wort, certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine/paroxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine/venlafaxine), among others. The risk of serotonin syndrome/toxicity may be more likely when you start or increase the dose of these drugs.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this product with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as EKG) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is near the time for the next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications out of reach of children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised November 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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