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cardiac output changes with "ondansetron"

University Tunis El Manar · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that blocks serotonin signaling in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and gastrointestinal tract to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that blocks serotonin signaling in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and gastrointestinal tract to prevent nausea and vomiting. Used for Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting, Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

At a glance

Generic namecardiac output changes with "ondansetron"
Also known ascardiac output: CO (cm3 / min) = ITV * S * HR. ITV (cm) = integral time velocity is measured by pulsed doppler at the level of the ascending aorta, on apical cut.
SponsorUniversity Tunis El Manar
Drug class5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Target5-HT3 receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology, Gastroenterology, Anesthesia
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Ondansetron selectively antagonizes 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) at 5-HT3 receptors located in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and on vagal afferent nerves in the gastrointestinal tract. By blocking these receptors, it prevents the emetic signal cascade triggered by chemotherapy, radiation, or post-operative stimuli. The cardiac output changes noted in this research may relate to vagal tone modulation or direct cardiovascular effects of 5-HT3 antagonism, though ondansetron's primary therapeutic action is antiemetic.

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