EMESET 4Mg 1 vial injection

About EMESET 4MG

EMESET 4MG  belongs to a group of medications called ‘ anti-emetics’ primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.

EMESET 4MG  contains ‘Ondanestron’ that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, EMESET 4MG  prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

EMESET 4MG  can be taken with or without a meal with a full glass of water. EMESET 4MG  is available in three forms, namely Orally disintegrating Tablets, tablets, and oral solution. The doctor will suggest the right way of taking medicine after checking the dosing form. A person taking EMESET 4MG  often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of EMESET 4MG , and even some of the unpleasant effects of EMESET 4MG  do not require medical attention.

The use of EMESET 4MG  is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. A pregnant woman should tell their doctor about their pregnancy as this medicine can not be used in pregnancy as it may cause a birth deformity in children. EMESET 4MG  could pass in breastfeeding milk so it should not be given to a woman who is breastfeeding her baby. EMESET 4MG  contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Uses of EMESET 4MG :    Nausea, Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

EMESET 4MG  belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. EMESET 4MG  acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Tablet: EMESET 4MG  can be taken with or without a meal as suggested by the doctor. The first dosage of this medicine is generally ingested before the starting of chemotherapy, radiation treatment, or surgery. Oral disintegrating tablet: Keep EMESET 4MG  beneath the tongue and allow it to dissolve in the mouth itself. Do not swallow this medicine. Injection: The nurse or doctor will inject EMESET 4MG , so do not self administer.

Storage:   Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of EMESET 4MG

A person taking EMESET 4MG  may face some unpleasant effects include sensations of flushing, constipation, headache, confusion, dizziness, fast heartbeat, fever, headache, shortness of breath, and weakness. Not everyone faces these side effects, and some of them did not even require medical attention. However, if a person faces serious side effects then they should immediately consult with their doctor.

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. A pregnant lady should tell their doctor as this medicine can increase the potential risk to the fetus. ONDANSETRON may affect a person’s ability to drive soon should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take ONDANSETRON   as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of ONDANSETRON   daily. Taking ONDANSETRON   with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: ONDANSETRON   may cause a serious reaction when used with certain medicines like pain killers (acetaminophen, tramadol, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, lorazepam), and anti-Parkinson medicine (apomorphine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of ONDANSETRON   is restricted in people with hypokalemia (low potassium) and severe liver disease.

Safety Warning

ALCOHOL

One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking ONDANSETRON   as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.

PREGNANCY

ONDANSETRON   is not allowed to use in pregnancy as this medicine can seriously affect the fetus or unborn baby.

BREAST FEEDING

ONDANSETRON   can pass into breast milk so a lactating mother should tell their doctor before taking this medicine.

DRIVING

ONDANSETRON   may cause lightheadedness in the body, so a person taking ONDANSETRON   should avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.

Safety Warning

In persons dealing with liver problems, the use of ONDANSETRON   is allowed if prescribed by the doctor. However, in patients with severe liver problems should take a low dose of ONDANSETRON   as much as possible. Do not take more than 8 mg of ONDANSETRON   per day in case of liver disease.

KIDNEY

The use of ONDANSETRON   is safe in patients dealing with kidney disorders. No dose adjustment is required.

Habit Forming :   No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.

One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.

Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.

Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting.

Special Advise

Do not use ONDANSETRON   with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.

The tablet form of ONDANSETRON   contains ‘phenylalanine’ so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels with a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.

FAQs

The use of ONDANSETRON   is not allowed in pregnancy as this medicine may harm the unborn baby.

ONDANSETRON   is an anti-sickness medicine that takes about 1-2 hours to show its action.

ONDANSETRON   may pass into mothers’ milk so mothers who are taking this medicine should not breast-feed their child. A woman should tell their doctor if they are breastfeeding mothers.

Tell your doctor if you are facing severe constipation as after checking your condition, the doctor will decide that you can take this medicine or not.

ONDANSETRON   may cause changes in the vision, so one should avoid driving or operating any machine that required mental alertness.

People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and phenylketonuria (too much protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take ONDANSETRON as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of ONDANSETRON daily. Taking ONDANSETRON with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.