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Zofran

A drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin, which binds to certain nerves and may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin may help lessen nausea and vomiting. Zofran is a type of antiemetic and a type of serotonin receptor antagonist. Also called ondansetron hydrochloride.

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