Zofran
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009488
A drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin, which binds to certain nerves and may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin may help lessen nausea and vomiting. Zofran is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called ondansetron hydrochloride.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009488 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | ondansetron hydrochloride |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin, which binds to certain nerves and may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin may help lessen nausea and vomiting. Zofran is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called ondansetron hydrochloride.",
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