What does the medication Zofran look like?

What does the medication Zofran look like?

Pill with imprint Zofran 4 is White, Elliptical / Oval and has been identified as Zofran 4 mg. It is supplied by GlaxoSmithKline.

Why you shouldn’t take Zofran?

neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion. serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels. a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart. torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.

What is another name for the medication Zofran?

Zofran (ondansetron) is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medications (chemotherapy), radiation therapy, or surgery.

Does Zofran make you sleepy like Phenergan?

Zofran is an antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) and selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and Phenergan is an antihistamine. Side effects of Zofran and Phenergan that are similar include dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, and blurred vision.

What medicines Cannot be taken with Zofran?

Some products that may interact with this drug are: 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.

Who Cannot take Zofran?

You should not use Zofran if you are allergic to ondansetron or to similar medicines such as dolasetron (Anzemet), granisetron (Kytril), or palonosetron (Aloxi). Zofran orally disintegrating tablets may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

What’s the difference between Zofran and Phenergan?

Zofran and Phenergan belong to different drug classes. Zofran is an antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) and selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and Phenergan is an antihistamine. Side effects of Zofran and Phenergan that are similar include dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, and blurred vision.