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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Zofran

Zofran has 36 Side Effects total
16 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Zofran
 
Zofran is also known by the generic name Ondansetron Hcl


USES:
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.


Zofran has 16 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood - Hypoxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Temporary Blindness - Transient Blindness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zofran
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Zofran has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Chills is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zofran
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zofran
Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zofran
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zofran
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zofran
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Zofran Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Zofran has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):
Zofran has 2 severe interactions with Apokyn. Click here to see them
Zofran has 2 severe interactions with Apomorphine. Click here to see them

Zofran has interactions of serious seriousness with 39 drug(s).

Zofran has interactions of moderate seriousness with 156 drug(s).

Zofran has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zofran has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zofran.

Zofran Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Zofran.

Contraindication Warnings 

Extrapyramidal Disease - Extrapyramidal Reaction is a contraindication of Zofran.

Zofran has 9 related brands and strengths:
 
Ondansetron Hcl 2 Mg/Ml Iv

Ondansetron Hcl 24 Mg Tab

Ondansetron Hcl 4 Mg Tab

Ondansetron Hcl 4 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Ondansetron Hcl 8 Mg Tab

Zofran 2 Mg/Ml Iv

Zofran 4 Mg Tab

Zofran 4 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Zofran 8 Mg Tab

Zofran - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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