Ondansetron 4mg (mouth dissolving )Tablet

Ondansetron 4mg (mouth dissolving )Tablets- This medication is prescribed to treat nausea and vomiting due to various factors like Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting or RINV (patients undergoing radiation therapy experience nausea and vomiting), Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting or CINV (patients experience nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy), Post-operative nausea and vomiting (following anesthesia, patients experience nausea and vomiting resulting in discomfort).

Chemical Class: Antiemetics, 5HT3 receptor antagonists

Mode of Action: Ondansetron blocks the action of serotonin preventing nausea and vomiting by HT3 receptor antagonizing.

Habit-Forming: No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Medicinal Uses

• This medication is prescribed to treat nausea and vomiting due to various factors like Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting or RINV (patients undergoing radiation therapy experience nausea and vomiting), Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting or CINV (patients experience nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy), Post-operative nausea and vomiting (following anesthesia, patients experience nausea and vomiting resulting in discomfort).

Side Effects

Major and minor side effects of Ondansetron 4mg Tablets include-

• Weakness
• Fever
• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Fat, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Dry mouth
• Anxiety
• Chills
• Excessive sweating

These are the symptoms of the medicine that subside with time. However, if patients notice the symptoms getting worse or becoming persistent, they should immediately inform their doctor and discontinue the medicine until the appointment.

Precautionary measures

1. This medicine is not to be given to children below the age of 4 years as the safety and risk factors in children are not established yet.
2. Eliminate fried, spicy, and oily foods from your diet and include protein and fiber-rich foods in your diet to speed up your recovery.
3. Avoid hot foods as they can cause irritation and drink plenty of fluids.
4. Do not take the tablets if you are allergic to any of their contents as it cause serious reactions.

WARNINGS

1. Patients who suffer from conditions of electrolyte imbalances, intestinal obstruction caused by colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, and serotonin syndrome should avoid the use of this medicine as it can worsen their condition.
2. Using apomorphine and ondansetron together can drop your blood pressure to an unexpected extent and cause serious reactions. Therefore, do not consume the two of these during the same course.
3. This medicine may pass into breast milk and harm your infant and hence breastfeeding women are recommended not to use the medicine.
4. Alcohol consumption is restricted during this medication course as it can cause unpleasant side effects or worsen the pre-existing ones.

Directions for Use

• This tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Do not hold the mouth-dissolving tablets with wet hands.
• Place the mouth-dissolving tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve.
• Do not swallow the mouth-dissolving tablet as a whole.
• Check the dosage instructions, storage requirements, and warnings on the label before use.

Storage Requirements

Store in a cool and dry place, and avoid exposure to sunlight, heat, and moisture. Ensure that children and pets cannot access it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) How do Ondansetron tablets work?

Ans) Ondansetron blocks the action of serotonin preventing nausea and vomiting by HT3 receptor antagonizing.

Q) Do ondansetron tablets cause severe anxiety?

Ans) Anxiety is a side effect of Ondansetron tablets but not at severity, if you are experiencing any of the symptoms to severity, please consult your doctor.

Q) What are the side effects of Ondansetron tablets?

Ans) Common side effects include- weakness, fever, headache, shortness of breath, etc.

Q) How much time does the medicine take to show effect?

Ans) The medicine shows effect within two hours of consumption.