Emigut 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ondansetron |
| Company | Ad din 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
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron
Chemical Formula
C18H19N3O
Mechanism of Action
Selective blocking agent of the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor type
Dosage Forms
- 8 mg tablet/orodispersible tablet
- 4 mg orodispersible tablet
- Injection
- Oral solution
- Oral soluble film
Administration
- 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
- No water required for dissolution or swallowing
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 evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus in animal studies
- Excreted in the breast milk of rats
Precautions
- 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
Special Populations
- Dosage Adjustment for Patients With Impaired Renal Function
- Dosage Adjustment for Patients With Impaired Hepatic Function
- Limited information available about dosage in pediatric patients 4 years of age or younger
- No dosage adjustment needed in patients over the age of 65
Therapeutic Class
Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture