Emeset 4 Mg (Ondansetron)is a type of medicine called a serotonin receptor antagonist. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting (vomiting is usually a symptom of some type of internal injury, such as heart attack or surgery). Ondansetron may also be used alone to treat nausea and vomiting caused by certain types of cancers, including colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. Evidence shows that Ondansetron may reduce the risk of death from these conditions by about one quarter in people who get chemotherapy during treatment.
Ondansetron belongs to a class of medications called serotonin receptor antagonists, which are used to treat nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is also used as an antiemetic (anti-nausea drug) in the treatment of certain types of cancers, including:
- Gastric cancer
- Colon cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
How To Use
Nausea and vomiting (N/V) are common symptoms of internal injuries, such as a heart attack or surgery. N/V can be very uncomfortable and embarrassing, especially if it happens in public. It’s important to prevent nausea and vomiting because they can cause dehydration and other serious health problems.
Ondansetron works by reducing the amount of acid released into your stomach when you eat or drink something that isn’t food or water. This lowers the amount of acid in your stomach so it doesn’t trigger an attack of nausea and vomiting as often when eating certain types of food like broccoli or fatty meat products (like burgers).
Ondansetron may be used with other medicines (such as antiemetics) to treat nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or cancer treatment.
Ondansetron may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting (vomiting is usually a symptom of some type of internal injury, such as heart attack or surgery).
Ondansetron may also be used alone to treat nausea and vomiting (vomiting is usually a symptom of some type of internal injury, such as heart attack or surgery) caused by certain types of cancers.
Ondansetron has been shown to reduce the number of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting episodes in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer who are receiving an induction course treatment with doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide (Adriamycin).
Side Effect
Side effects that may occur include headache, drowsiness, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), constipation, tiredness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, loss of taste/smell/hearing (dysgeusia) and diarrhea.
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medicine ask your doctor for advice before using it. It is unknown if ondansetron passes into breast milk so caution is advised if breastfeeding is an option for you.
The main side effects include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness or lightheadedness; these effects may be due to low blood pressure or cardiac problems; if this happens, seek medical attention immediately
Side effects that may occur include headache, drowsiness, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), constipation, tiredness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, loss of taste/smell/hearing (dysgeusia) and diarrhea.
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medicine ask your doctor for advice before using it. It is unknown if ondansetron passes into breast milk so caution is advised if breastfeeding is an option for you.
Drug Ineraction
Emeset 4 Mg (Ondansetron) Tablet may help relieve the symptoms associated with nausea and vomiting caused by colonoscopy or surgery.
Emeset 4 Mg (Ondansetron) Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics which work by blocking chemicals in your brain that cause nausea and vomiting during and after an operation.
Conclusion
Ondansetron is a medication that can be used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by certain cancers, including colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. Ondansetron also has other uses as well: It may help prevent nausea and vomiting following surgery or during chemotherapy treatments.
