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Speronden is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Speronden. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Speronden side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Speronden normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Speronden has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Speronden has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Speronden related warnings section.
Speronden is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Speronden have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Speronden may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Speronden is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Speronden is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Speronden is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Speronden safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Speronden in pregnant women.
Is the use of Speronden safe during breastfeeding?
Speronden may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Speronden on the Kidneys?
Speronden does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Speronden on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Speronden. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Speronden on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Speronden. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Speronden should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Speronden unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Speronden habit forming or addictive?
Speronden does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Speronden, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Speronden can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Speronden is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Speronden for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Speronden
Taking Speronden with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Speronden
Taking alcohol with Speronden can be dangerous.
No, Speronden is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Speronden is a brand name for ondansetron. It belongs to a class of compounds known as serotonin type 3 receptor antagonists. It is available in the form of tablet and injection. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by anti-cancer drugs, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent post-surgical nausea and vomiting.
Yes, Speronden is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Speronden. Apply balms and take a mild painkiller if a headache is of throbbing nature. Additionally, headaches can be prevented by doing yoga and meditation, by keeping away from electronic gadgets and computers, by eating light food and listening to relaxing music.
No, Speronden is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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