Chemo Drugs 

Zofran (Ondansetron)

What Does It Look Like?

Clear Liquid; Tablet

How Is It Given?

Intravenous (vein); Oral (Mouth)

Why Am I Taking It?

To prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

What Side Effects May Occur?

• Some feel temporarily lightheaded during the intravenous dose of the drug.
• The drug may cause headache, diarrhea, constipation or rash.
• Headache can usually be controlled with a mild pain reliever.
• Ask your doctor what he wants you to use.

How Do I Take This Medication?

• It will mostly be given by vein before the chemotherapy. Use oral tablets exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take more often than prescribed. Usually the doses are taken 4 hours and 8 hours after the intravenous dose.
• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered. Then take the next dose at the scheduled interval. Do not take if it is almost time (less than one hour) for the next dose. Do not double-up the doses.