commodity hardware. Related Terms. Computer hardware that is affordable and easy to obtain. Typically it is a low-performance system that is IBM PC-compatible and is capable of running Microsoft Windows, Linux, or MS-DOS without requiring any special devices or equipment. Also see commodity cluster computing.
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery. Ondansetron works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is also known as: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz. 1  Overview. 2  Side Effects. 3  Dosage. Interactions.  Patient Tips.