Using Inj. Ondansetron in Pregnant Female during LSCS? Beware!

Authors

  •   Akshaya N. Shetti Departments of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra
  •   Rachita G. Mustilwar Periodontology and Implantology, Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra

Keywords:

Arrhythmia, convulsion, hypoxia, LSCS, ondansetron, pregnant lady, side effects

Abstract

Prevention of postdelivery intraoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV) is one of the concerns of anesthesiologist during surgery. The main aim is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible perioperatively. Various drugs, especially prokinetics and serotonin receptor antagonists, are frequently used to overcome IONV. Among them, ondansetron is most commonly used due to lack of drug interactions and good potency. Although rare, various side effects including cardiovascular system are found with this drug. We encountered a case of symptomatic sinus bradycardia with ventricular ectopic beats after rapid intravenous ondansetron in a 31-year-old pregnant lady posted for emergency lower segment cesarean section.

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Published

2016-10-01

How to Cite

Shetti, A. N., & Mustilwar, R. G. (2016). Using Inj. Ondansetron in Pregnant Female during LSCS? Beware!. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 2(4), 119–121. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139208

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 4, October-December 2016

Section

Case Reports

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