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Doran O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Doran O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doran O as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Doran O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Doran O has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Doran O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Doran O related warnings section.
Doran O 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Doran O contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Doran O have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Doran O is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Doran O 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 Doran O safe for pregnant women?
Doran O is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Doran O safe during breastfeeding?
Doran O has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doran O on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Doran O on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doran O on the Liver?
Doran O can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Doran O on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Doran O. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Doran O 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 Doran O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doran O habit forming or addictive?
Doran O does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doran O as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Doran O is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doran O in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doran O
You can take Doran O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doran O
Taking alcohol with Doran O can be dangerous.
Doran O is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Doran O 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.
Doran O 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, Doran O 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, Doran O is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
Yes, Doran O 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, Doran O 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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