Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effects of Ondansetron and Kytril on Cardiac Parameters in Pediatric Patients with Nausea and Vomiting: A Comparative Study
  Author(s): Soodeh Hooshmandi*, Amir Khaujuei, Hamed Abbasizade Ghoroghchi, Farideh Moakkedi and Sajjad Rahimi Pordanjani
  
  Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in children, and antiemetic drugs such as ondansetron and Kytril are commonly used to prevent serious complications. However, based on previous research limitations, this study aimed to investigate the changes in cardiac parameters following the administration of these two drugs in pediatric patients. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on children admitted to Amiralmomenin Hospital in Semnan, Iran, between 2022-2023. Prior to drug administration, Electrocardiograms (ECGs) were obtained. The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 received Kytril, consisting of 47 male patients (47%) and 53 female patients (53%), while group 2 received ondansetron, consisting of 52 male patients (52%) and 48 female patients (48%). ECGs were obtained again half an hour after drug administration. The collected data, inc.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2329-9517.2025.13.637

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