5HT3 Receptor Antagonists

*Prices reflect U.S. average retail price

Zuplenz (ondansetron)

Ondansetron, marketed under the brand name Zofran, is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It is also useful in gastroenteritis. It has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness.... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Zuplenz                                                                                                                             Average retail cost: $490/12 films

Sancuso (granisetron)

Granisetron is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Its main effect is to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a nerve that activates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata. It does not have much effect on vomiting due to motion sickness... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Sancuso                                                                                                                           Average retail cost: $795/patch

Anzemet (dolasetron)

Dolasetron (trade name Anzemet) is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Its main effect is to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a nerve that activates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata. It does not have much antiemetic effect when symptoms are due to motion sickness. This drug does not have any effect on dopamine receptors or muscarinic receptors... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $355/10 tabs

Sustol (granisetron)

Granisetron is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Its main effect is to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which is a nerve that activates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata. It does not have much effect on vomiting due to motion sickness... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Sustol                                                                                                                               Average retail cost: *

 

* This prescription is provided by your healthcare provider. It cannot be filled in a pharmacy and may be expensive.

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