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ondansetron in pruritus

Report By: Janos Peter Baombe - Emergency Trainee
Search checked by Janos P Baombe - Emergency Trainee
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 27th November 2010
Last Modified: 27th November 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

[In adult patients with opiates induced pruritus], is [ondansetron] effective in [reducing/shortening symptoms?]