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Ondansetron constipation counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed ondansetron after chemotherapy says he has not opened his bowels for 3 days and asks whether this could be related. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Explain that constipation can occur and advise prompt management and review if severe

Ondansetron commonly causes constipation and can contribute to clinically significant bowel symptoms. The patient should receive advice on constipation management and red flags such as severe abdominal pain or vomiting. Chemotherapy medicines should not be stopped without oncology advice. Loperamide would be inappropriate for constipation.

Reference: BNF