A carbazole derivative, C₁₈H₁₉N₃O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in British Approved Names 1986. Origin unknown.
Definition of ondansetron in US English:
ondansetron
nounɒnˈdansətrɒn
Pharmacology
A carbazole derivative, C₁₈H₁₉N₃O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in British Approved Names 1986. Origin unknown.