Emitof 8 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

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

Description

Orally dissolving film designed to be applied on top of the tongue where it will dissolve within 20 seconds and then is swallowed with saliva

Mode of Action

Selective blocking agent of the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor type

Dosage

  • Different dosage recommendations for adults, pediatric patients, and specific cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy cases

Administration

  • Instructions for tearing the pouch, placing the film on the tongue, and swallowing after it dissolves

Interactions

Metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P-450 drug-metabolizing enzymes; potential interactions with inducers or inhibitors of these enzymes

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients known to have hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components; concomitant use of apomorphine

Side Effects

  • Frequently reported adverse events like headache, constipation, and diarrhea
  • Rare cases of anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, tachycardia, and other adverse reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

No evidence of harm in animal studies; caution advised in pregnant and nursing women due to excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Hypersensitivity reactions reported in patients who have exhibited hypersensitivity to other selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonists
  • Not a drug that stimulates gastric or intestinal peristalsis

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage adjustment recommendations for patients with impaired renal function and impaired hepatic function
  • Limited information available about dosage in 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

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