Ondansetron (Zofran) is a medication that helps prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, radiation treatment, or after surgery
It’s FDA-approved to help prevent nausea and vomiting in certain situations
Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine
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The orally disintegrating tablet may work faster and is administered by allowing the tablet to dissolve on the tongue
Corresponding doses of ZOFRAN tablets, ZOFRAN ODT ® orally disintegrating tablets and ZOFRAN oral solution may be used interchangeably
5mg per pound of the body weight of the pet every 12 to 24 hours for dogs
The dose of Zofran orally disintegrating tablets is the same as Zofran solution
Ondansetron is available as a lower-cost generic
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It can also be used to treat sleep-apnea and pruritus (itching) in some pets
It is also approved to prevent postoperative (post-surgical) nausea and vomiting
Then administer 8 mg twice a day (every 12 hours) for 1 to 2 days after completion of chemotherapy
Ondansetron is usually given in an outpatient infusion center before chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting
Then administer 8 mg twice a day (every 12 hours) for 1 to 2 days after completion of
Ondansetron works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting