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Detron Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Detron Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Detron Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Detron Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Detron Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Detron Tablet related warnings talks about Detron Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Detron Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Detron Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Detron Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Detron Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Detron Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Detron Tablet 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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Is the use of Detron Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Detron is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Detron Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Detron as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Detron Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Detron does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Detron Tablet on the Liver?
Detron may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Detron Tablet on the Heart?
Detron may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Detron Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Detron Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Detron Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Detron Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Detron Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Detron Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Detron Tablet
You can take Detron Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Detron Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Detron Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Detron can be taken for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting a lot of people. It causes gas, abdominal discomfort and changes in the bowel movement like diarrhea or constipation. The disease can be controlled by altering the diet and eating more of fibre and less of fats, alcohol, caffeine and spicy food. Increasing physical activity and reducing stress can also help greatly.
Yes, Detron may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
Detron 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.
No, Detron 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.
Yes, Detron 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.
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