When acute illness or injury strikes — whether at home, while traveling, or during off-hours when a clinic visit isn't feasible — having a small supply of carefully selected prescription medications on hand can make the difference between prompt symptom relief and hours of unnecessary suffering. Below is a clinician's guide to five versatile prescription medications that cover a remarkably broad range of common acute conditions. Ondansetron (Zofran): The Anti-Nausea Workhorse Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and the single most commonly prescribed medication in U.S. emergency departments, with over...
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