Ondansetron 2mg/5ml
Ondansetron is a Serotonin Antagonist used in nausea and Vomiting.
Composition
Tab – 4mg
Syrup – 2mg/5ml
Class – Antiemetic Dopamine Antagonist
Brand– Vomikind
Mechanism Of Action
Ondansetron is a serotonin receptors 5HT3 blocker act on vagus nerve.
Dosage
General dose
(Oral & IV – 0.100 – 0.150 mg/kg – 8 – 12 hrl)
Infants & Children – < 4 year 2mg 4 hourly
4 – 11 year – 4mg 4 hourly
> 12 year – 8mg 4 Hourly
Used As – Nausea, Vomiting, sea sickness
Contraindicated – Not considered safe in Pregnancy