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USFA: Ondansetron (Zofran) IV Recall

Dose removed due to potential for serious cardiac risks

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U.S. Fire Administration | | Wednesday, December 5, 2012


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying health care professionals that the 32 mg, single intravenous (IV) dose of the anti-nausea drug Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride) will no longer be marketed because of the potential for serious cardiac risks.

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