Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsOndansetron
Description
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is an antiemetic medicine that contains ondansetron as an active ingredient. It is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by stomach problems, surgery, using cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy. It works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD may cause side effects like constipation, headache, diarrhoea, etc. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms persist. Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age unless if prescribed by your paediatrician.Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD should be taken 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, 1-2 hours before the start of radiation therapy, or 1 hour before surgery. Keep the tablet in the mouth. It will dissolve in a short period of time (within seconds). Swallow the medicine with saliva. Drink an adequate amount of water after swallowing the medicine. If you vomit this medicine within one hour of taking it, take the same dose again.Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD should be used with caution if you have any condition like liver disease, heart failure, electrolyte imbalance, stomach or intestine blockage disorders. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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List of substitutes for Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD
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Major & minor side effects for Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Fast or slow or irregular heartbeat
- Chills
- Dry mouth
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Excessive sweating
Read MoreUses of Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD
What is it prescribed for?
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Allergy
Do not take Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to this medicine. If you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., seek medical attention immediately.
Apomorphine
Apomorphine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The combined use of Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD and apomorphine is not recommended due to the risk of lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, and low blood pressure.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is relatively safe to be used in pregnancy. It is sometimes used to treat nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is not recommended to be used during breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and may harm your baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Electrolyte imbalances
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD should be used with caution if you have low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood as it may cause serious side effects.
Intestinal obstruction
Use Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD caution if you have a problem of intestinal obstruction caused by colon cancer, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis (swelling in the large intestine) because this medicine can delay the time for food to move through the entire intestine (bowel transit time).
Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a condition where your body produces too much of a chemical called serotonin. This occurs when you take medicines that cause high levels of serotonin in your body. This chemical helps your brain cells and nerve cells to communicate with each other. But too much serotonin causes extreme nerve cell activity and serious symptoms. Caution should be taken when Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is used along with other same class of medications like granisetron, dolasetron, etc., as it may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Use in children
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age because no data is available regarding its effectiveness.
Missed Dose
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is generally taken as a single dose, hence the chances of missing a dose is very low. If you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD. In case you have taken an overdose of this medicine, seek emergency medical attention.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amitriptyline
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Tramadol
Amiodarone
Apomorphine
Disease interactions
QT Prolongation
If you have any heart problems and are on medication, maintain caution while taking Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD as it may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance). It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.
Liver disease
The primary conversion of Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD to its active form happens in the liver. Hence, caution should be maintained if you have liver disease. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest liver function tests (LFT) while you are on treatment with Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It should be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed doses. Avoid eating heavy meals before taking this medicine. Eat small snacks or light foods and also drink water to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have any disease conditions like liver or heart disease. Store this medicine at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep the medicine out of reach of children. Discard the medicine if the strip of the medicine is open. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
How it works
Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status
Approved
Approved
Unknown
Approved
Classification
Category
Antiemetics, 5HT3 receptor antagonists
Schedule
Schedule H
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