Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet

Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of nausea as well as vomiting, caused by other medical treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. This belongs to the antiemetics class of drugs. This medicine work by blocking the chemical serotonin from releasing in your gut and your central nervous system. This will prevent vomiting and nausea.

Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet is available in four different forms that can be taken orally; tablet, disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, solution and film. It also comes in an IV (intravenous) form that can be injected to your body by a doctor. You can take it with food or without food.

This medicine can be used alone as well as in a combination with other medicines for preventing vomiting and nausea that one experiences after a surgery, chemotherapy or radiation session.

Your doctor must be informed if you are allergic to Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet as well as other medications that block serotonin, along with any other allergies that you have. He/ She must also know about your medical history and if you had problems such as:

• Liver disease,
• Irregular heartbeat,
• Stomach problem,
• Intestinal problem.

Apart from that, you must also inform the doctor if you are under any medication for depression or any psychiatric disorder. The dosage of Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet is decided after taking your medical condition into account and how responsive your body is to therapy. In the case of children, the dose also depends on their weight and age.

If you are undergoing chemotherapy, you need to take Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet orally half an hour before your treatment starts. In case of radiation, take it 1-2 hours before the procedure of treatment begins. For preventing nausea before surgery, it is advised to take the medication an hour before your surgery.

In case you miss a dose, you can take the medication once you remember it. If it is already time for the next dose, ensure that you do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose. Overdose of Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet can lead to severe constipation, faint spells or feeling light-headed.

The side effects of Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet can include dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation and headache. These side effects are usually mild in nature and go away in a few days or 1-2 weeks. You can consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time. There are some serious side effects that Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet may have, which would require immediate medical supervision.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Nausea

• Allergy

• Apomorphine

• Headache

• Constipation

• Fatigue

• Painful Urination

• Fever

• Dry Mouth

• Anxiety

• Dizziness

• Abdominal Cramp

• Rash

• Wheezing

• Bronchospasm

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine 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 top effect of this tablet can be observed within 30 minutes after administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of Ondem-Md is not recommended in pregnant women. Doctor consultation is recommended.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported for this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The tablet may excrete through human breast milk. Breastfeeding women must consult their doctor before consuming this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is safe to consume alcohol along with Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet does not usually affect patient's ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is found safe to use Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. No adjustment of dose is needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information for Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet is available in patients with liver disease. kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case an overdose is suspected.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Skip the missed dose if it almost the time for next dose.

The tablet 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

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medicine causes hypokalemia, thus monitoring of potassium serum concentration is recommended.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Apomorphine: Use of Ondansetron 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 Ondansetron 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.
  • Liver Disease: Details of any liver disease (jaundice, hepatitis) or other drugs that may affect the liver (eg: TB drugs, HIV drugs) should be reported to the doctor. Regular liver function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any liver disease.

• Ques : What is Ondem md 4mg tablet?

  Ans : Ondem md is an antiemetic drug and contains Ondansetron as a working ingredient. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance that causes nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : What is the use of Ondem md 4mg tablet?

  Ans : The Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ondem md 4mg tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which includes headache, constipation, fatigue and painful urination.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ondem md 4mg tablet ?

  Ans : This medicine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ondem md 4mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 weeks, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use ondem md 4mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use ondem md 4mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : When should you take Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication must be taken with a glass of water. You can consume it with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

• Ques : Is Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet a steroid?

  Ans : No, this medication is an anti-emetic and not a steroid.

• Ques : Does Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet work for seasickness?

  Ans : No, it does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondem - Md 4Mg Tablet has little effect on nausea associated with motion sickness.

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