Vomiset 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ondansetron |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
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
Formulation Type
Oral soluble film
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron
Molecular Weight
293.3
Pharmacological Action
- Potent, highly selective 5HT3 receptor-antagonist
- Blocks initiation of vomiting reflex by activating vagal afferents via 5HT3 receptors
Dosage Forms
- 8 mg tablet/orodispersible tablet
- 4 mg orodispersible tablet
- Injection
- Oral Solution
- Oral Soluble Film
Dosage Administration
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
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
- Flushing or warmth sensation
- Hiccups
- Liver enzyme abnormalities
- Anaphylaxis
- Bronchospasm
- Tachycardia
- Angina
- Hypokalemia
- Shortness of breath
- Extrapyramidal reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of impaired fertility or harm to fetus
- Excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Not a stimulant for gastric or intestinal peristalsis
- Caution in patients following abdominal surgery or with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Pediatric Uses
- Dosage adjustment based on age and renal function
Therapeutic Class
Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light and moisture