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Ondigo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The right dosage of Ondigo 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ondigo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ondigo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Ondigo has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ondigo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ondigo related warnings section.
Ondigo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ondigo in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ondigo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ondigo with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ondigo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ondigo 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 |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ondigo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ondigo without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ondigo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ondigo for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ondigo on the Kidneys?
Ondigo is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondigo on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Ondigo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ondigo only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ondigo on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Ondigo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Ondigo 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 Ondigo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondigo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ondigo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ondigo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ondigo can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ondigo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ondigo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ondigo
It is safe to take Ondigo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondigo
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ondigo as it can have severe side effects.
Ondigo 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, Ondigo 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.
Ondigo 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.
No, Ondigo 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.
No, Ondigo is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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