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Should Zofran Be Taken After A Chemotherapy?

i started chemo today, one of my meds is zofran odt, i'm trying to figure out how to take it says take one tablet every 8 hours for 72 hours post chemo, then every 8 hours as needed, does this mean i wait until my 3 day cycle of chemo is done or today?
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Thanks for writing in.

The medicine zofran contains ondansetron which is given to reduce nausea and vomiting in patients who are getting chemotherapy. This medicine is given initially during chemotherapy and most patients have discomfort and nausea when they are given the chemotherapy.

Please take it one tablet every 8 hours for 3 days when taking the chemotherapy cycle because you might get nausea and vomiting during this time. If you feel better after the 3 days cycle then you might stop taking it. However if you feel persistent nausea and vomiting then it is suggested that you continue to take zofran for another two days. Please do not worry.
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Should Zofran Be Taken After A Chemotherapy?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The medicine zofran contains ondansetron which is given to reduce nausea and vomiting in patients who are getting chemotherapy. This medicine is given initially during chemotherapy and most patients have discomfort and nausea when they are given the chemotherapy. Please take it one tablet every 8 hours for 3 days when taking the chemotherapy cycle because you might get nausea and vomiting during this time. If you feel better after the 3 days cycle then you might stop taking it. However if you feel persistent nausea and vomiting then it is suggested that you continue to take zofran for another two days. Please do not worry.