using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness

January 2014

You'll hear questions about using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness.

It was thought to be relatively safe during pregnancy.

But now there are concerns about possible risks.

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Table of Contents

Opioids the rampant misuse and abuse of opioids (oxycodone, etc) and other controlled drugs
Allergic Reactions how to handle dye allergies
Insulin Sliding scale insulin is giving patients a ride on the blood glucose roller coaster
Contraceptives whether levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives (Plan B, Next Choice, etc) are effective in heavier women
Statins how to avoid problems with statins
Interactions how to handle drug interaction alerts for clarithromycin with calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, etc)
Diabetes Meds You'll continue to hear buzz about Avandia (rosiglitazone)
COPD help prevent hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Vaccines using Prevnar 13 in ADULTS
Pediatrics increasing use of SSRIs (fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, etc) in children and adolescents
Pregnancy using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness
Healthy Lifestyles New lifestyle guidelines will help patients with New Year's resolutions to improve their health and lower heart risk