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Oral Versus Intramuscular Ondansetron for Reducing Vomiting in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis: A Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Publisher



Eftekhari K1, 2, 3 ; Mohammadpour S1, 3 ; Shahgholi E1, 3 ; Mirzaee HS1, 3 ; Vigeh M4 ; Taghi AM1, 2, 3
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  1. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Bahrami Children’s Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Pediatrics Published:2021


Abstract

Background: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most common diseases in children with a high rate of nausea and vomiting. Drugs such as ondansetron are used to treat vomiting. Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the success rate of oral vs intramuscular ondansetron to reduce vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis. Methods: A single-blind randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 100 children with acute gastroenteritis. Two groups of patients were created; one group received an intramuscular injection of ondansetron and the other received oral ondansetron. The vomiting rate, hospitalization, and side effects were evaluated 30 minutes, 4, and 48 hours after drug administration. Results: Fifty-nine (59%) participants were boys. The mean age of the patients was 3.07 ± 2.20 years. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age, weight, and rate of vomiting before the treatment was launched. No significant difference between the drug administration route and the outcome of vomiting during the first half, 4, and 48 hours after receiving the drug was found either. Conclusions: The study showed that the success rate of oral ondansetron did not vary significantly compared to intramuscular injection in terms of reducing the vomiting rate in children with acute gastroenteritis. © 2020, Author(s).