Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron)

SKU

CMS2202

USA Brand Name

Zofran

Strength

4mg

Generic Name

Ondansetron

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron)

## What Is The Generic Name For Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet:

Ondansetron is the generic version for Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

Zofran

## About Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron)

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Ondansetron, which is used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting and is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cipla, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Ondansetron, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Nausea and vomiting

Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

Post operative nausea and vomiting

## How Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron) Works:

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet has an active ingredient, Ondansetron, is an antiemetic medication which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that is the cause of nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

## Before You Use Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Ondansetron

You are not having any serious Disease

You do not have Liver problems

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

You should not take Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have severe Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Tablet

Have any Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Ondansetron, which is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without the food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron) to Be Used:

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

Take Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet. Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is always better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

You are always advised to take Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger or smaller amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment abruptly on your own as it may cause withdrawal effects.

## Overdose :

You should contact your doctor or reach the nearby hospital immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose of Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage. Do not double the dosage for next time if you missed once to make up the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Emeset Odt 4 Mg Tablet (Ondansetron):

Headache

Constipation

Fatigue

Painful urination

Fever

Dry mouth

Anxiety

Diarrhoea

Decreased oxygen level in blood

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Codeine

Tramadol

Pentazocine

Ethylmorphine

Fluvoxamine

Sertraline

Paroxetine

Fluoxetine

Citalopram

Escitalopram Oxalate

Amitriptyline

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Amiodarone

Apomorphine

Cyclophosphamide

There are disease interactions with Ondansetron which include:

QT Prolongation

Hypersentivity

Liver Disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Somnolence and Fatigue

Liver Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep monitoring your whole Blood Cell Count and Liver Functions regularly

Keep out of reach of children

You must always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Tablet for shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Emeset Odt 4 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strips of the Tablet should be intact and is not damaged while storing.