Ondansetron Injection IP

Ondansetron is in the class of medicines known as 'anti-emetics' usually given for prevention against vomiting (feeling sick) and nausea (being sick), which mostly appear after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, radiation, or any surgery. Nausea refers to the uneasy sensation one has to bring something up along with vomiting which is the instinctual reaction to force the exit out of the body as a removal method of contents within the stomach.

Ondansetron has 'Ondanestron' which acts by inhibiting the effect of a chemical in the body (serotonin) which causes nausea and vomiting. Consequently, Ondansetron stops the feeling of nausea and vomiting brought about due to situations such as surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy, or motion sickness.

Benefits:

• Ondansetron is fast-acting, usually resulting in relief in 30 minutes to an hour after taking.
• By successfully controlling nausea and vomiting, ondansetron can reduce the necessity of hospitalization for patients receiving chemotherapy or undergoing surgery.
• By relieving nausea and vomiting, ondansetron has the potential to improve patients' quality of life considerably during treatment.
• Ondansetron inhibits the feeling of nausea and vomiting induced due to conditions such as surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy, or motion sickness.

Uses:

Ondansetron is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It has been prescribed for the prevention of nausea and vomiting due to surgery or chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Directions to use:

• Do not administer to yourself.
• Press down on the skin with one hand firmly and the other hand swiftly.
• Push the needle straight into the muscle.
• Take back the plunger; if blood in the syringe is seen, back the needle from the skin.
• Take the needle with a new one of the same patient.
• It is okay to utilize the drug still in the syringe.
• Slowly inject the drug.

Dosage:

Take this injection in a proper dosage as consulted amount as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not inject the higher dose of this medicine.

Storage:

• Keep this infusion in a cool and dry place.
• Do not place this infusion in direct sunlight.
• Place this infusion out of the reach of children and pets.

Side Effects:

• Sensations of flushing
• Constipation
• Headache
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness

Precautions:

• You have consulted Ondansetron for the prevention of nausea and vomiting following surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• It works very fast and starts its effect within 30 minutes.
• If you vomit within an hour of having taken a dose, have another dose.
• Steer clear of heavy meals and attempt to eat small nourishing portions of food during the day. Also, drink water frequently to prevent dehydration.
• In contrast to some other anti-nausea drugs, the side effects of Ondansetron are fairly mild.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. How rapidly does Ondansetron act?

Ondansetron starts its effect within half an hour to 2 hours. It gets absorbed quickly into the blood and begins to start its effect.

Q. What are the side effects of Ondansetron?

The most common side effects of Ondansetron injection are constipation, diarrhea, tiredness, and headache. These, however, are normally not inconvenient and fade away after a while. If these persist or trouble you, speak to your physician.

Q. When should you take Ondansetron?

Ondansetron can be taken with a full glass of water either with or without food. Ondansetron must be used exactly as directed by your doctor in terms of dose and duration. Normally, the initial dose of Ondansetron is given before the commencement of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.