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AntiemeticsExample report

Ondansetron

Zofran

Use as directed

There is not enough evidence to know how your CYP2D6 result affects your response to ondansetron. CPIC makes no prescribing recommendation based on this result.

The genes behind this label

The guidelines read one gene for ondansetron. Each card shows the two copies this person inherited and what they mean.

CYP2D6Your two copies: *4/*4

Poor metabolizer

Neither copy works.

0.0 activity scoreTypical: 1.25 to 2.25

Turns on or clears about 1 in 4 prescription drugs. These include many drugs for depression, pain and ADHD.

This result doesn't change the label.

What the guidelines say

What each guideline says about your result.

CYP2D6Poor metabolizer

In plain words
There is not enough evidence to know how your CYP2D6 result affects your response to ondansetron. CPIC makes no prescribing recommendation based on this result.
What it means
Insufficient evidence demonstrating clinical impact
What the guideline suggests
No recommendation based on insufficient evidence

About ondansetron

Ondansetron (Zofran) prevents nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation and surgery by blocking serotonin 5-HT3 receptors.

Used for
Preventing nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and after surgery

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