Ondansetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery, cancer chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Ondansetron may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For nausea or vomiting. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
For nausea or vomiting. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
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For nausea or vomiting. Generic Name: Ondansetron (PF)
For nausea or vomiting. Brand Name(s): Zuplenz. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
For nausea or vomiting. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
For nausea or vomiting. Brand Name(s): Zofran. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
For nausea or vomiting. Generic Name: Ondansetron.
Botanical names: Allium cepa How It Works Two sets of compounds make up the majority of onion’s known active constituents—sulfur compounds, such as allyl propyl disulphide (APDS), and flavonoids, such as quercetin. Each of these groups of compounds has multiple medicinal actions. The sulfur compounds form a strongly...
Oophoritis is inflammation of an ovary (or ovaries), which occurs most often as a complication of an infection of the reproductive organs. Oophoritis may cause fertility problems.
Learn how an open breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.
Learn how to take care of yourself after an open breast biopsy.
In open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing the median nerve. The size and shape of the incision may vary.
Covers open surgery to release pressure on the median nerve to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms in your hand. Looks at how the surgery is done, how well it works, and what to expect after surgery. Includes info on risks.
In open gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), the surgeon removes the gallbladder through a single, large cut (incision) in the belly. The surgery usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. You will need general anesthesia. The surgeon will make the incision either under the border of the right rib cage or in the middle of the upper...
Discusses surgery that involves an incision to repair hernias in the groin. Covers why surgery is done and how well it works. Covers risks. Covers things to think about when having hernia repair surgery (herniorrhaphy).
In an open lymph node biopsy, your doctor makes a small cut in the skin to remove one or more lymph nodes. These are examined under a microscope.
Courtesy of Drew Taylor, Director of Advanced Open Imaging, Meridian, Idaho. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures that are inside the body. During the MRI test (also called an MRI scan), you usually lie on your...
Discusses traditional surgery used to remove kidney stones. Covers why it is done and what to expect after surgery. Covers risks.
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, in which slow damage to the optic nerve in the back of the eye causes gradual loss of vision. The cause is not well understood but in some cases may be increased pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) that results from the buildup of fluid inside the eye...
Learn how to take care of yourself and what activities to avoid after open-heart surgery.
Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to repair, reposition, replace, or remove parts in a joint. When used to treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD), this usually involves the articular disc that cushions the jaw joint. During open-joint arthroplasty of the jaw, an incision is made in the skin to expose the jaw joint. The...
Intraocular ophthalmic (inside the eye) irrigation is a sterile cleansing solution. Intraocular ophthalmic irrigation is used to maintain the natural condition of the eye during a surgical procedure such as cataract surgery. Intraocular ophthalmic irrigation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye problems, diseases, and injuries. Ophthalmologists can diagnose and treat eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma; prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; treat eye injuries; and perform eye surgeries, such as...
Ophthalmoscopy (also called fundoscopy) is a test that lets a doctor see inside the back of the eye, which is called the fundus. The doctor can also see other structures in the eye. The doctor uses a magnifying tool called an ophthalmoscope and a light source to see inside the eye. The test is done as part of an eye...
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Opicapone is used together with carbidopa and levodopa to treat symptoms of "off" episodes (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, poor muscle control) in people with Parkinson's disease. . Opicapone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For Parkinson's disease. Brand Name(s): Ongentys. Generic Name: Opicapone.
An opioid is a drug that can suppress the perception of pain and calm a person's emotional response to pain. It does this by reducing the effect of pain signals sent by the nervous system. Opioids produce a feeling of well-being (euphoria). They also cause mood changes, cloudy thinking, and deep sleep. Side effects of...
