Manufacturer: Medley Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Ondansetron
Medsetron Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. But, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who 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 other drugs 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.
Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron present in Medsetron Injection works by blocking the action of this serotonin, thus preventing nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is widely distributed (volume of distribution approximately 160L) and binds moderately (70 to 76%) to plasma proteins; the elimination half-life averages approximately 3.8 +/- 1 hours. Clearance occurs by hepatic metabolism (95%) rather than renal excretion.
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 Vomigo
Injection site pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ondansetron Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Medsetron Injection 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.
Consuming alcohol with Medsetron Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Medsetron Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Common uses of ondansetron include the prevention of chemotherapy-induced and radiation-induced nausea and vomiting, the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and off-label use for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Some products that may interact with this drug are: apomorphine, tramadol. Many drugs besides ondansetron may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Medsetron Injection, 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.
You have been prescribed Medsetron Injection for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
It is given as an injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How quickly does Medsetron Injection work?
Medsetron Injection 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 Medsetron Injection?
The most common side effects of Medsetron Injection are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
Q. Is Medsetron Injection a steroid?
No, Medsetron Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Medsetron Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Q. Does Medsetron Injection work for seasickness?
No, Medsetron Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Medsetron Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
