Ondigo 4Mg Syrup
About Ondigo 4Mg Syrup
Ondigo syrup belongs to the antiemetics drug group which is used to treat nausea as well as vomiting, caused by surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. This medication blocks the chemical serotonin from releasing in your gut and your central nervous system. Ondigo 4Mg Syrup is available in four different forms i.e. tablet, disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, solution and film. It can be taken orally. This medication also comes in an IV (intravenous) form that can be injected into your body. You can take it with food or without food.
If you are allergic to this syrup and other medications that block serotonin, along with other allergies, you must visit a doctor. The doctor must also know about the medical history of yours that whether you had problems such as liver disease, irregular heartbeat and stomach or intestinal problems in the past. If you are undergoing treatment for depression or any psychiatric disorder, you must discuss it with your doctor.
The dosage of this medication will depend on your medical condition and how your body is responding to the therapy. In children, the dose depends on their weight and height. If the patient is undergoing chemotherapy, he must take Ondigo 4Mg Syrup orally 30 minutes before the treatment starts. In case of radiation, take this medication 1-2 hours before the treatment. It is also advised to take this medication before one hour before surgery. Overdose of this medication can lead to severe constipation, faint spells or feeling light-headed.
What are the uses of Ondigo 4Mg Syrup
Nausea Or Vomiting
What are the contraindications of Ondigo 4Mg Syrup ?
Avoid if the patient has a known allergy to this syrup.
Apomorphine
Avoid using apomorphine with this syrup as it increases the risk of lightheadedness and loss of consciousness.
What are the side effects of Ondigo 4Mg Syrup ?
Headache
Key highlights of Ondigo 4Mg Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
This syrup is excreted primarily in urine and the effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 12 to 28 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this syrup can be observed within 30 minutes.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
In case of pregnancy, you must consult doctor before using this medication.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before taking this syrup.
What are the substitutes for Ondigo 4Mg Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ondigo 4Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Vomigen 4Mg Syrup
Uniprogen Biotech Pvt Ltd
- Ondoc 4Mg Drop
Morepen Laboratories Ltd
- Emitino 4mg Drop
Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Vomena Pd 4Mg Drop
Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
How does this medication work?
Ondigo 4Mg Syrup works by blocking 5-HT3 receptors peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
What are the interactions of Ondigo 4Mg Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Medicine
Apomorphine
Use of this syrup with Apomorphine is not recommended. Replacement of the drug should be considered under the doctor's supervision. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.Amiodarone
Use of this medication with Amiodarone is not recommended as it may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty in breathing if these drugs are used together. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any heart disease. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.Amitriptyline
If these drugs are used together, the patient may experience confusion, hallucination, changes in blood pressure, fever or excessive sweating. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.Carbamazepine
Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.Phenytoin
Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.Cyclophosphamide
The desired effect of cyclophosphamide will not be obtained if these drugs are concurrently taken. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.Interaction with Disease
Qt Prolongation
Details of any heart disease, family history of an arrhythmia or any other drugs that cause QT interval prolongation (eg: Antipsychotics, Arrhythmia drugs) should be reported to the doctor. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any heart disease.
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