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ONDANSETRON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ondansetron
1, record 1, English, ondansetron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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 ... 2, record 1, English, - ondansetron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Zofran. 3, record 1, English, - ondansetron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H19N3O 3, record 1, English, - ondansetron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ondansétron
1, record 1, French, ondans%C3%A9tron
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - ondans%C3%A9tron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Zofran. 3, record 1, French, - ondans%C3%A9tron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H19N3O 3, record 1, French, - ondans%C3%A9tron
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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