Health Canada warns against use of highest dose of anti-nausea IV drug Zofran
Health officials in Canada are warning about potentially life-threatening side effects associated with an anti-nausea drug. Zofran, a drug that's administered at 32 milligrams intravenously, should be avoided altogether, Health Canada is warning. The agency is warning that the drug administered at this dose can impact a patient's QT … [Read more...] about Health Canada warns against use of highest dose of anti-nausea IV drug Zofran
Zofran Label Updated to Warn of Heart Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public safety alert regarding a potentially fatal side effect caused by a specific dose of the cancer drug, Zofran (ondanestron). According to an update from the agency, a recently completed study submitted to the agency by British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline shows that the … [Read more...] about Zofran Label Updated to Warn of Heart Risks
