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Why Is Ondansetron Prescribed For?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Question: what exactly is ordasetron? and what is it for?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It relieves nausea and vomiting

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

ondasetron is an antiemetic agent. It's usually used post-operatively or after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It is supposed to relieve nausea and vomiting.

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis

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Why Is Ondansetron Prescribed For?

Brief Answer: It relieves nausea and vomiting Detailed Answer: Hello, ondasetron is an antiemetic agent. It's usually used post-operatively or after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It is supposed to relieve nausea and vomiting. I hope I've helped! Contact me again, if you'd like more details. Kind Regards!