Ondansetron hydrochloride
| Ondansetron hydrochloride | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ondansetron hydrochloride |
| Short definition | Oncotype DX Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Assay - (pronounced) (ON-koh-tipe. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Ondansetron hydrochloride - (pronounced) (on-DAN-seh-tron HY-droh-KLOR-ide) drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron hydrochloride blocks the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can cause nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin can help reduce nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron hydrochloride is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called zofran
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