CLASSIFICATION
Antiemetic and antinauseants
Serotonin (5HT3 receptor antagonist)
PRESENTATION
Ampoule 2mL (4mg in 2mL)
ADMINISTRATION
IM/IV
INDICATION
Management, prevention and treatment of significant nausea and vomiting
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
KSAR/ congenital long QT syndrome
DOSAGE
ADULT
4mg IM or slow IV
PAEDIATRIC
0.1mg/kg
MAX 4mg
SIDE EFFECTS
F.I.S.H
Flushing
Injection site reaction
Sensation of warmth
Headache