Emeren 4 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ondansetron |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Product Title and Categories
- Emeren Oral Soluble Film
- Anti-emetic Drugs
Indications
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
- Prevention and treatment of post-operative nausea and vomiting
- Prevention of radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Dosage Form
- Orally dissolving film
- Tablet
- Orodispersible tablet
- Injection
- Oral solution
Dosage Instructions
- Adult dosage: 24 mg for highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
- Pediatric dosage: 0.15 mg/kg doses for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Oral dosage: 10 ml (8 mg) Ondansetron Oral Solution 3 times daily for radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Oral film dosage: 8 mg film 30 minutes before chemotherapy for moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
Chemical Composition
- Empirical formula: C18H19N3O
- Active ingredient: Emeren base
Pharmacological Action
- Selective blocking agent of the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor type
Mechanism of Action
- Antagonism of 5HT3 receptors on neurons in peripheral and central nervous system
Interaction
- Metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P-450 drug-metabolizing enzymes
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components
- Concomitant use of apomorphine
Side Effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Sensation of flushing or warmth
- Hiccups
- Liver enzyme abnormalities
- Anaphylaxis
- Bronchospasm
- Tachycardia
- Angina
- Hypokalemia
- Shortness of breath
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus in animal studies
- Excreted in breast milk of rats
Precautions & Warnings
- May mask progressive ileus and gastric distension
- Not a drug that stimulates gastric or intestinal peristalsis
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for impaired hepatic function
- Little information available for pediatric patients 4 years of age or younger
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
Administration Instructions
- Tear the pouch carefully along with the edge tear mark
- Put the Ondansetron film on top of your tongue where it will dissolve within 20 seconds
- Do not chew or swallow the film whole
- Swallow after the Onsaf oral soluble film dissolves
- Wash hands after taking Onsaf oral soluble film