Ingredient

Ondansetron Hydrochloride Hydrate

Ondansetron hydrochloride hydrate is a medication used to prevent vomiting and nausea.

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MFDS ingredient code M222878

What does it do?

Ondansetron hydrochloride hydrate belongs to the class of serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It is primarily used to prevent and treat vomiting and nausea resulting from chemotherapy or surgery.

This ingredient works by blocking the 5-HT3 receptors located in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, preventing the transmission of vomiting signals. As a result, it decreases the stimulation of the vomiting center, alleviating vomiting and nausea.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antiemetics, ondansetron hydrochloride hydrate acts specifically on serotonin receptors, leading to superior efficacy and comparatively fewer side effects. It is also particularly effective for chemotherapy-related vomiting.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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