Dextran high molecular weight and Zofran ODT

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight dextran is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Dextran is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

Dextran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ondansetron
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz

Zofran ODT blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Zofran ODT is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery, cancer chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.

Zofran ODT may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.