Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Applications:

• Prevents nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

• Sometimes used for severe morning sickness in pregnancy.

Side Effects:

• Common: headache, constipation, dizziness.

• Serious (rare): QT prolongation, allergic reactions, serotonin syndrome (when combined with other serotonergic drugs).