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Record 1 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
99614-02-5
CAS number
C18H19N3O
formula, see observation
CONT

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 of serotonin ...

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Zofran.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H19N3O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
99614-02-5
CAS number
C18H19N3O
formula, see observation
CONT

L'ondansétron est administré pour prévenir les nausées et les vomissements associés à la chimiothérapie et à la radiothérapie. Il est également utilisé pour prévenir et traiter les nausées et les vomissements qui surviennent après une intervention chirurgicale. Il agit en modifiant un produit chimique de l'organisme appelé sérotonine.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Zofran.

OBS

Formule chimique : C18H19N3O

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