Zofran
EQUIVALENT US BRAND NAME: Zofran
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We will deliver the Indian brand medicine based on availability.
Product Introduction: Ondansetron is a medication primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists.
Uses:
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV): Ondansetron is commonly prescribed to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
- Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV): It is also effective in preventing and managing nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy.
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV): Ondansetron is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting following surgery.
Benefits:
- Ondansetron effectively reduces nausea and vomiting, which can significantly improve the quality of life for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.
- It is available in various forms, including oral tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, and intravenous injection, providing flexibility in administration.
Side Effects: Common side effects of ondansetron may include:
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Blurred vision
Serious side effects are rare but may include:
- Serotonin syndrome (symptoms may include agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
- Allergic reactions (rash, itching/swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing)
Safety Advice:
- Take ondansetron exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
- Do not use ondansetron if you are allergic to it or if you are also using apomorphine.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome or allergic reactions.
Interaction with Drugs: Ondansetron may interact with other medications, including:
- Apomorphine
- Serotonergic medications (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, triptans, tramadol)
- Drugs affecting cardiac conduction (e.g., certain antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers)
- Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 (e.g., certain antidepressants, antipsychotics)
It is essential to consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about potential drug interactions before starting ondansetron.
More Information: For more information on ondansetron, you can visit the MedlinePlus page: Ondansetron.
Note :
- Do not put the quantity above 30 days. (eg. if prescription is 2 pills per day then you can purchase one month of supply of 60 pills)
- We will deliver medicine of Indian brand within 30 days of supply.
- Prescription and ID are required to purchase each month of supply.
- If a doctor writes 30 days of medicines with 3 times refills then you can use the same prescription for 3 consecutive months for purchasing medicine using reorder option and uploading the same prescription and your ID 3 times.