Emitof 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ondansetron |
| Company | Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy
- Prevention and treatment of post-operative nausea and vomiting
- Prevention of radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Type
Oral soluble film
Administration Method
Orally dissolving film designed to be applied on top of the tongue where it will dissolve within 20 seconds and then swallowed with saliva
Active Ingredient
Emitof base
Empirical Formula
C18H19N3O
Molecular Weight
293.3
Pharmacological Action
Potent, highly selective 5HT3 receptor-antagonist
Dosage Form
- 8 mg tablet/orodispersible tablet
- 4 mg orodispersible tablet
- Injection
Dosage Guidelines
- Adult, Pediatric patients (6 months to 18 years)
- Adults
- Pediatrics (>40 kg)
- Pediatrics (40 kg)
- Adults/Geriatric/Child of 12 years or over
- Pediatric (4-11 years)
- Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older
- Adult oral dose
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
- Brochospasm
- Tachycardia
- Angina
- Hypokalemia
- Shortness of breath
Pregnancy & Lactation
No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, excreted in the breast milk of rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Not a drug that stimulates gastric or intestinal peristalsis
- Should not be used instead of nasogastric suction
- May mask a progressive ileus and/or gastric distension
Dosage Adjustment
- Renal Function
- Hepatic Function
- 4 years of age or younger
- Over the age of 65
Therapeutic Class
Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at temperature not exceeding 30ºC in a dry place, Protect from light and moisture