Description
Ondansetron 8mg Tablets are used in the treatment of vomitting and nausea and caused by the after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uncomfortable feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents. The medicine belongs to the category of drugs called Anti-emetics. Do not take Ondansetron 8mg Tablets if you have severe constipation, heart or liver problems, imbalance with the levels of salts in the blood, such as potassium, sodium and magnesium. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from the direct sunlight.
Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor and do not indulge in the overdosage of the medicine. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets as it can cause irritation in the mouth. Keep the tablet on your tongue unti it is dissolved completely. Some of the commonly observed side effects are a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Ondansetron or similar medicines.
Medical Benefits of Ondansetron 8mg Tablets
Ondansetron 8mg Tablets are primarily used in the prevention of nausea and vomitting specifically associated with the chemotherapy. The medicine works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery. It belongs to the caegory of medicines called Anti-emetics. There are minimal side effects of Ondansetron 8mg Tablets. The main health benefits of Odansetron are mentioned as follows:
- Post-operative nausea and vomiting
- Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
- Radiation induced nausea and vomiting
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Severe nausea and vomiting
Directiosn for Use
Carefully read the description given along. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets as it may cause irritation in the mouth. Keep the tablet on your tongue until it gets fully absorbed.
Side Effects of Ondansetron 8mg Tablets
There are mild to moderate side effects of Ondansetron 8mg Tablets tha do not last for a long time. The side effects are different in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Inform your doctor in case the side effects get worse or persist with time. The range of side effects noticed on taking the Ondansetron 8mg Tablets are mentioned as follows:
- Headache
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Chills
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision or vision loss
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- Hoarseness
Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Avoid consuming alcohol with Ondansetron 8mg Tablets as it may interat and cause adverse side effects.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Ondansetron 8mg Tablets may cause lightheadedness in the body, therefore avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.
- Store the Ondansetron 8mg Tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded medicines.
