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Nuset is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The right dosage of Nuset 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Nuset side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nuset 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.
Nuset's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Nuset has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nuset related warnings section.
Nuset 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 contraindications of Nuset have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Nuset with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Nuset is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Nuset 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nuset is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nuset safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Nuset safely.
Is the use of Nuset safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Nuset as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Nuset on the Kidneys?
Using Nuset does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Nuset on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Nuset. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Nuset only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Nuset on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Nuset. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Nuset 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 Nuset unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nuset habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nuset is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nuset you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nuset only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nuset is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nuset
Taking Nuset with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nuset
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nuset as it can have severe side effects.
Nuset must be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not take more or less of it as it may cause side effects or disease relapse.
Yes, Nuset 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.
Nuset 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.
Nuset is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Nuset has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
Yes, Nuset 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, Nuset 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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