Patron0.5mg
Tablet
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Patron. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Patron is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Patron is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Patron may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Patron is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Patron is recommended. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Patron is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Patron is recommended. |
Introduction
Patron is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to p... View More
Uses of Patron
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Side effects of Patron
- Headache
- Constipation
How to use Patron
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow... View More
How Patron works
Patron is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting ... View More
What if you forget to take Patron?
If you miss a dose of Patron, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- You have been prescribed EME OD Tablet MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for EME OD Tablet MD are relatively mild.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
Indication
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Administration
Reconstitution: Physically and chemically stable at concentrations of 5 and 30 mcg/ml in glucose 5%, sodium chloride 0.9%, glucose 5% in lactated Ringer... View More
Adult Dose
Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea & Vomiting Intravenous Adult: 0.25 mg IV as a single dose. To be given over 30 sec and 30 minutes before che... View More
Child Dose
Prevention of Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting <18 years: Safety and efficacy not established Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea & Vomiting <... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Palonosetron is a selective 5-HT3 antagonist that is used in the prevention of acute and delayed emesis in emetogenic cancer chemotherapy regimens.
Precaution
Patients with intestinal obstruction or ileus. Rapid inj may lead to temporary visual changes e.g. blurred vision. Patients who have or may develop prol... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Prolonged QT interval (up to 5% ),Anxiety,Dizziness,Headache,Weakness,Constipation,Diarrhea,Prutitus,Hyperkalemia,LFT's increased <1% First d... View More
Interaction
May have additive effect on prolonging QT with drugs e.g. moxifloxacin, erythromycin, antipsychotics and TCAs.
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