ODONSETRON- ANTI EMETIC DRUG/MECHANISM OF ACTION /PHARMACOKINETICS AND SIDE EFFECTS

                             ODONSETRON 

  • Pro type of anti-emetic drug
  • Controls cancer chemotherapy /radiotherapy ,drug induced vomiting.








MECHANISM OF ACTION:

  • It blocks depolarization of 5 HT through 5-HT3 receptor on vagal  afferent in gastro intestinal tract.
  • Cytotoxic drugs/chemotherapy causes cellular damage there by induce vomiting ,thereby release of mediator of 5-HT from intestinal mucosa,activation of vagal afferent in gut and sends emetogenic impulse to NTS.

  • Odonsetron blocks emetogenic impulses both at peripheral and central relay 






PHARMACOKINETICS:

  • Oral bio availability :60-70%
  • Eliminated in urine ,faceces

SIDE EFFECTS :

  • Headache
  • Mild constipation
  • Rashes 
  • Allergic reaction 



CONCLUSION:

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