Ondasure is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Ondasure depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ondasure can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ondasure normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ondasure has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ondasure has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ondasure related warnings section.
Ondasure is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ondasure contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Ondasure with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Ondasure is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ondasure 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Ondasure safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ondasure without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ondasure safe during breastfeeding?
Ondasure may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ondasure on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ondasure on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondasure on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Ondasure. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ondasure on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Ondasure. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Ondasure 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 Ondasure unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondasure habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ondasure.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ondasure you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ondasure only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ondasure is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ondasure
You can take Ondasure with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondasure
Consuming Ondasure with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Ondasure can be used for the symptom alleviation in anxiety, however, more clinical trials are needed to confirm this association. Anxiety can also be effectively managed by breathing deeply, practicing meditation, and not taking much stress. In case of severe anxiety please speak to your doctor.
Yes, Ondasure is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Ondasure can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.
Yes, Ondasure 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, it is safe to take Ondasure for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Ondasure, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
No, Ondasure should not be ideally taken with tramadol as the action of both the drugs decreases upon concomitant use. Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it.
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