Emeset 4 MG Injection

This injection is an antiemetic drug used to cure vomiting and nausea caused due to cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. It is helpful for blocking the action of serotonin and prevents it from reaching the central nervous system.

The injection can have side effects if you have allergic reactions to it. The patient's past health history needs to be communicated to the doctor before taking the injection. It is recommended that the patient must consult the doctor if they are undergoing treatment for depression.

The injection has certain side effects. The most common ones are fatigue, headache, constipation, fever, dryness of the mouth, painful urination and anxiety. The contraindications of the injection include apomorphine and allergy. The medication must be avoided in some cases as it may cause consciousness and dizziness.

The doctor must be consulted if there is any case of overdose. The duration of the medicine is between 12 and 28 hours. The onset of action can be observed within 30 minutes of intravenous administration. The injection’s interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Nausea

• Allergy

• Hypotension

• Headache

• Constipation

• Fatigue

• Painful Urination

• Fever

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The injection is primarily excreted through urine. The duration of the medicine is between 12 and 28 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action can be observed within 2 hours of tablet and 30minutes for intravenous administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The injection is not advisable, for women with pregnancy. The doctor’s consultation is needed at all times.

• Is it habit forming?

  There have been no reports that suggest that the injection is habit-forming or addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The injection is not advisable, for breastfeeding women. The doctor’s consultation is needed at all times.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The injection’s interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable that you consult a doctor before consumption.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The injection may not be safe while driving as the side effects include dizziness and nausea. If it makes you drowsy, consider not taking it before driving. Operating heavy machinery must be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The injection is usually safe for kidney function. The patients with kidney disease must consult with their doctor before administration.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The information about the injection’s effect on liver function is not known. However, The patients with liver disease must consult with their doctor before administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Emeset 4 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ondem 4 MG Injection

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Osetron 4 MG Injection

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Ondet 4 MG Injection

  Neuron Pharma (P) Ltd

• Emigo 4 MG Injection

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Zofer 4 MG Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  The doctor must be consulted if there is any case of overdose. It is recommended that you do not overdose on the injection, as it may worsen the condition and may cause poisoning.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose must be taken as soon as possible. If the time for the next dose arrives, skip the missed dose and resume the normal schedule. Do not take extra dosage.

This medication works by blocking 5-HT3 receptors peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

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

  The injection’s interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The injection may interact with medicines such as Apomorphine, Cyclophosphamide Amitriptyline, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin and Amiodarone.

• Interaction with Disease

  The injection may interact with liver diseases such as jaundice and hepatitis. It may interact with heart diseases like arrhythmia.

• Interaction with Food

  The injection’s interaction with food is unknown.

• Ques : What is Emeset 4 mg injection?

  Ans : Emeset 4 MG Injection belongs to the antiemetics drug group that is used for treating nausea as well as vomiting, caused by other medical treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. This medicine will block the chemical serotonin from releasing in your gut and your central nervous system. It contains Ondansetron as a working constituent. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance that causes nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : What is the use of Emeset 4 mg injection?

  Ans : Emeset 4 MG is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like nausea and vomiting, which is either caused by chemotherapy in patients suffering from cancer or in post-operative patients. The patient can inquire a doctor for any other uses of this medicine. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Emeset Injection to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Emeset 4 mg injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Emeset 4 MG Injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include Headache, Constipation, Fatigue, Painful Urination and Fever.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Emeset Injection before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It has been observed that in most of the patients, Emeset injection shows the desired result in 3 days as the most common time. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use emeset 4 mg injection before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So, please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use emeset 4 mg injection ?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore, the frequency of consumption of this medication will vary from person to person, it is advised to follow proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the condition.

• Ques : Should I use emeset 4 mg injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be applied by the doctor himself. It is recommended not to apply it, on your own. The action of salts involved in the medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal, though It is advised to consult a doctor about your meal timings.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of emeset 4 mg injection?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication, away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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