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Ondem OF 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 Ondem OF Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Ondem OF Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ondem OF Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ondem OF Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ondem OF Tablet related warnings talks about Ondem OF Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ondem OF Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ondem OF Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ondem OF Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ondem OF Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ondem OF Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ondem OF 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
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Is the use of Ondem OF Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ondem is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ondem OF Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ondem may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ondem OF Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ondem on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondem OF Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ondem. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ondem OF Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Ondem. 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.
Ondem OF Tablet 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 Ondem OF Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondem OF Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ondem OF Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ondem OF Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ondem OF Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ondem OF Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ondem OF Tablet
Taking Ondem OF Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondem OF Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Ondem OF Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Ondem on your own. Discontinuing Ondem may lead to unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as excessive vomiting. You must speak to your doctor first as this will help you to take an informed decision.
Yes, it is safe to take Ondem for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Ondem, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Ondem 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, Ondem 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.
Ondem 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, Ondem 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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