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    Anesth Analg. 2002 May;94(5):1199-200, table of contents.

    Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablet versus placebo for the prevention of postdischarge nausea and vomiting after ambulatory surgery.

    Gan TJ, Franiak R, Reeves J.

    Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. gan00001@mc.duke.edu

    IMPLICATIONS: Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablet reduces postdischarge nausea and vomiting and improves patient satisfaction with postoperative nausea and vomiting management.

    PMID: 11973189 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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    • Ondansetron (Zofran®, ZofranODT®)

      Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Ondansetron is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action...