Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Ramosetron(5mcg)
Ibset Tablet will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember you should not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
Ramosetron is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist commonly employed to treat nausea and vomiting, in addition to certain diarrheal conditions. It is believed to have higher potency and longer antiemetic action than other 1st generation 5-HT3 antagonists such as ondansetron.
The pharmacokinetics of ramosetron was best described by a three-compartment mammillary model with first-order elimination. Based on allometric principles, body weight was incorporated in the base model, along with fixed allometric exponents.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ibset
Constipation
Headache
Ramosetron hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome, other GI diseases similar to inflammatory bowel syndrome, infectious enteritis, colitis, colon cancer, active diarrhoea, patients unresponsive to conventional therapy.
Ibset Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ibset Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ibset Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ramosetron (INN) is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Ramosetron is also indicated for a treatment of "diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in male and women". In India it is marketed under the brand name of Ibset.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RAMOSETRON may interact with anti-depressants (fluvoxamine), diuretics (bumetanide), anti-psychotics, tricyclic anti-depressants, anti-cholinergic, opioid narcotics, and phenothiazine drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ibset Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ibset Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ibset Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How quickly does Ibset Tablet work?
Ibset Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
Q. What are the side effects of Ibset Tablet?
The most common side effects of Ibset Tablet are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.
Q. When should you take Ibset Tablet?
Ibset Tablet can be taken with or without food with a full glass of water. The first dose of Ibset Tablet is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Q. Is Ibset Tablet a steroid?
No. Ibset Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. It is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting occurring after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
