Ondansetron hydrochloride - Nausea and vomiting (pregnancy)
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Status 1
Green (see narrative)
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- Tablets
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2nd line treatment option. Should not be prescribed for longer than 5 days and not recommended in the first trimester.
Status 2
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Orodispersible films
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Important
An option in patients with swallowing difficulties.
2nd line treatment option. Should not be prescribed for longer than 5 days and not recommended in the first trimester.
Status 3
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Oral solution
- Oro-dispersible
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Orodispersible films are a more cost effective option than oral solution and orodispersible tablets.
Documentation
PAD Profile
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Ondansetron hydrochloride
Indication :
Nausea and vomiting (pregnancy)
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Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Ondansetron hydrochloride is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Nausea and vomiting (pregnancy).
Committee Recommendations (1)
The Surrey Heartlands APC agreed a traffic light status and place in therapy for drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
Visit the Guideline Profile page for a full list of these drugs and to access the CKS guidelines for nasea & vomiting and pregnancy and the BUMPS website (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy).