Background: The original guidelines for using ondansetron recommending its administration prior to induction of anesthesia have been questioned
The antiemetic effect and safety of ondansetron, a selective serotonin type 3 (5-HT3)
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the complex and significant problems in anesthesia practice, with growing trend toward ambulatory and day care surgeries
19 Optimal management of PONV is a complex pro-cess
Epidemiological studies have identified a small increased risk of cleft lip and/or cleft palate in babies born to women who used oral ondansetron during the first trimester of pregnancy
Regarding shivering post neuroaxial anaesthesia the mechanism might be different
Background: The use of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists such as ondansetron in the postoperative colorectal patient is ever increasing
We conclude that single-dose ondansetron 8 mg is more effective than ondansetron 4 mg in the prevention of PONV after laparoscopic
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Ondansetron works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause
We found both ondansetron and Prophylaxis of post-operative nausea and vomiting: The efficacy of a single dose of ondansetron in the prophylaxis of post-operative nausea and vomiting was investigated in a randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled study in 670 children aged 1 to 24 months (post-conceptual age ≥44 weeks, weight ≥ 3 kg)
Additional doses may be given 4 hours after the Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common side effect of general anesthesia that can significantly decrease patient satisfaction
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There is a long list of risk factors but only few appear to be clearly established
Ondansetron is a specific 5-HT3 antagonist and seems to be effective in the control of temperature and POS