NCIt definition : A carbazole derivative with antiemetic activity. As a selective serotonin receptor
antagonist, ondansetron competitively blocks the action of serotonin at 5HT3 receptors,
resulting in suppression of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
(NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The active ingredient in a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting caused
by cancer treatment. Ondansetron is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist and a
type of antiemetic.;
UNII : 4AF302ESOS;
InChIKey : FELGMEQIXOGIFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 99614-02-5; 116002-70-1;
Drug name : Zofran ODT; Zuplenz;
Chemical formula : C18H19N3O;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000413961; CDR0000045309; 371;