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Vomistan 4 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Vomistan 4 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vomistan 4 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Vomistan 4 Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vomistan 4 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Vomistan 4 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Vomistan 4 Tablet 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 Vomistan 4 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Vomistan 4 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Vomistan 4 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Vomistan 4 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 Vomistan 4 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Vomistan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Vomistan 4 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Vomistan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Vomistan 4 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Vomistan is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Vomistan 4 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Vomistan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vomistan only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Vomistan 4 Tablet on the Heart?
Vomistan 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 Vomistan 4 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vomistan 4 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vomistan 4 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vomistan 4 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Vomistan 4 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Vomistan 4 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vomistan 4 Tablet
Taking Vomistan 4 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomistan 4 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Vomistan 4 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Vomistan is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Vomistan 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, Vomistan 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.
Vomistan 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, Vomistan 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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