Promethazine is a prescription medication with many uses, such as treatment or prevention of nausea, vomiting, and allergy symptoms
Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and normal saline
More about Zofran (ondansetron) Generic Status: Lower-cost generic is available
27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect
Zofran has an average rating of 8
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy
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7 out of 10 from a total of 482 ratings on Drugs
This finding suggests that ondansetron, which has a significantly longer half-life than metoclopramide, decreases the number of repeated patient admissions to the emergency department within 24 h after the first visit
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7
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Zofran is classified as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist ; on the other hand, Phenergan is classified as a first generation antihistamine
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Efficacy: Both medications are highly effective
Applies to: Zofran (ondansetron) and Imodium (loperamide) Using excessive doses of loperamide can cause serious and potentially fatal complications such as irregular heart rhythm and cardiac arrest, and the risk may be increased when combined with other medications that can also cause cardiac problems such as
The 5-HT 3 (serotonin) blocker ondansetron has been studied for treatment and prevention of motion sickness based on its antiemetic effects in patients receiving chemotherapy