Emitof 44mg
Tablet
Rangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Emitof 4 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Emitof 4 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Emitof 4 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Emitof 4 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Emitof 4 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emitof 4 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an under... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Emitof 4 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Emitof 4 is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to... View More
Uses of Emitof 4
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Side effects of Emitof 4
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Emitof 4
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 Emitof 4 works
Emitof 4 is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomitin... View More
What if you forget to take Emitof 4?
If you miss a dose of Emitof 4, 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 ... View More
- You have been prescribed Ondace 4mg 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 Ondace 4mg 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
Prevention of nausea-vomiting associated with chemotherapy, Prevention of nausea & vomiting associated with radiotherapy, Prevention of post-operative n... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Reconstitution: Prior to IV infusion, dilute in 50 mL dextrose 5% inj or normal saline.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult: Prevention of nausea & vomiting associated with chemotherapy: Highly emetogenic chemotherapy: 24 mg once 30 minutes before start of sing... View More
Child Dose
Oral Moderate emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: Child (4-11 years): 4 mg tablet should be taken 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The other... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Contraindication
Use with apomorphine (profound hypotension).
Mode of Action
Ondansetron antagonises selective 5-HT3-receptor, blocking serotonin, both peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor trig... View More
Precaution
May mask progressive ileus and/or gastric distension. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters ECG monitoring of patien... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (9-27%),Malaise/fatigue (9-13%),Constipation (6-11%) 1-10% Hypoxia (9%),Drowsiness (8%),Diarrhea (2-7%),Dizziness (7%),Fever (2-8%),G... View More
Interaction
May reduce analgesic effect of tramadol. Rifampicin and other CYP3A4 inducers may reduce levels/effects of ondansetron. Concomitant use of QT-prolonging... View More
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