Generic name: ondansetron hydrochloride and dextrose
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:5HT3 receptor antagonists
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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Ondansetron and Dextrose Description
The active ingredient in Ondansetron in 5 % Dextrose Injection is ondansetron hydrochloride (HCl), the racemic form of ondansetron and a selective blocking agent of the serotonin 5-HT receptor type. Chemically it is (±)1, 2, 3, 9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-4H-carbazol-4-one,monohydrochloride, dihydrate. It has the following structural formula:
The empirical formula is C18H19N3O•HCl•2H2O, representing a molecular weight of 365.9.
Ondansetron HCl is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and normal saline.
Sterile, Premixed Solution for Intravenous Administration in Single-Dose, Flexible PVC free single use Containers:Each 50 mL contains ondansetron 32 mg (as the hydrochloride dihydra...
