Health / Medical Topics |
Zofran
Pronunciation
A drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran blocks the action of the chemical serotonin, which binds to certain nerves and may trigger nausea and vomiting. Blocking serotonin may help lessen nausea and vomiting. It is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a type of antiemetic. Also called ondansetron hydrochloride. (NCI Dictionary)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
The arginine salt of zofenoprilat, a sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. Zofenoprilat competitively binds to and inhibits ACE, thereby…
The calcium salt of zofenopril, a sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. As a prodrug, zofenopril is hydrolyzed in vivo…
A sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. As a prodrug, zofenopril is hydrolyzed in vivo into its active form…
A drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol and other harmful substances in the blood, such as triglycerides. It is also…
Human ZNF703 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8p11.23 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes…
This gene may play a role in transcriptional regulation.