what is zofran
zofran is the brand name for ondansetron a prescription medication that is used to prevent nausea and vomiting it is most often prescribed for cancer patients as a way to help prevent the nausea caused by chemotherapy radiation and surgery it is sometimes prescribed for pregnant women dealing with morning sicknessofran and pregnancy zofran may be prescribed to pregnant women experiencing morning sickness it may be prescribed as a tablet liquid or as an orally disintegrating tablet odt though zofran is often effective in curbing pregnant women s nausea or vomiting the safety of the drug for the fetus is still under study