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Ondansetron Injection is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ondansetron Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ondansetron Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ondansetron Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ondansetron Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ondansetron Injection related warnings talks about Ondansetron Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ondansetron Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ondansetron Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Ondansetron Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ondansetron Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ondansetron Injection 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.
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No side effects of Ondansetron Injection have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Ondansetron Injection.
Is the use of Ondansetron Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ondansetron Injection safely.
Is the use of Ondansetron Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ondansetron Injection on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Ondansetron Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Ondansetron Injection does not have any harmful effects on kidney.
What is the effect of Ondansetron Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ondansetron Injection. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ondansetron Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Ondansetron Injection. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
Ondansetron Injection 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 Ondansetron Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Ondansetron Injection 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.
Ondansetron Injection belongs to a class of compounds known as 5 -HT3 receptor antagonists. It blocks the action of serotonin completely at the 5-HT3 receptor sites present in our brain (vomiting centre) which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Ondansetron Injection. 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.
Yes, Ondansetron Injection can cause constipation. Some of the other side effects are a headache and dizziness. Constipation is a debilitating disorder which can be prevented by drinking a lot of water, eating more of fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, taking probiotic food, and avoiding dairy products.
No, Ondansetron Injection 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.
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