Onaseron 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ondansetron |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Onaseron Oral Soluble Film
Categories
- Anti-emetic drugs
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
Dosage
- Available in 4mg orodispersible tablet
- Adult dose of 24 mg given successively as three 8 mg films 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy
Mode of Action
- 5HT3 receptor antagonism
Material
- Oral soluble film
Form
- Orally dissolving film
Function
- Designed to be applied on top of the tongue
- Dissolves within 20 seconds
Color
- Colorless
Dimensions
- Thin film
Administration
- Oral administration
- 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
Side Effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Excreted in the breast milk of rats
Precautions & Warnings
- Not a stimulant for gastric or intestinal peristalsis
- Not to be used instead of nasogastric suction
Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for patients with impaired hepatic function
- Dosage adjustment for patients with impaired renal function
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture