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ondansetron (Zofran) — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
5-HT3 receptor
Gastroenterology / Oncology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
ondansetron (Zofran) (ondansetron (Zofran)) — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Ondansetron blocks serotonin (5-HT3) receptors on chemoreceptor trigger zone and vagal afferent nerves to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Comparator set (6 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ondansetron (Zofran) TARGET | ondansetron (Zofran) | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) | marketed | 5-HT3 receptor antagonist | 5-HT3 receptor | |
| Trintellix | vortioxetine | Takeda | marketed | Serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS); SSRI-like agent | Serotonin transporter (SERT); 5-HT3 receptor; 5-HT1A receptor | 2013-01-01 |
| Mirtazapine Tablets | Mirtazapine Tablets | National Institute of Mental Health, Dhaka | marketed | Tetracyclic antidepressant | Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor, 5-HT2 receptor, 5-HT3 receptor | |
| Ramosetron, Aprepitant, Dexamethasone | Ramosetron, Aprepitant, Dexamethasone | Hallym University Medical Center | marketed | 5-HT3 antagonist / NK1 antagonist / corticosteroid combination | 5-HT3 receptor, NK1 receptor, glucocorticoid receptor | |
| Sancuso patch | Sancuso patch | LG Life Sciences | marketed | 5-HT3 receptor antagonist | 5-HT3 receptor | |
| ondansetron and dyclonine hydrochloride | ondansetron and dyclonine hydrochloride | Peking Union Medical College Hospital | marketed | 5-HT3 receptor antagonist with local anesthetic | 5-HT3 receptor; local anesthetic (sodium channel blockade) | |
| Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Aprepitant | Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Aprepitant | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | marketed | Antiemetic combination (corticosteroid + 5-HT3 antagonist + NK1 antagonist) | Glucocorticoid receptor, 5-HT3 receptor, NK1 receptor |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (5-HT3 receptor antagonist class)
- Helsinn Healthcare SA · 4 drugs in this class
- LG Life Sciences · 3 drugs in this class
- University of Malaya · 2 drugs in this class
- GlaxoSmithKline · 1 drug in this class
- Hamad Medical Corporation · 1 drug in this class
- Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University · 1 drug in this class
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 1 drug in this class
- Chongqing University Cancer Hospital · 1 drug in this class
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · 1 drug in this class
- MonoSol Rx · 1 drug in this class
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Cite this brief
Drug Landscape (2026). ondansetron (Zofran) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/ondansetron-zofran. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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