Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Ondansetron(4mg)
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD may be used alone or with other medications and can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. The first dose is normally taken before the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. After these treatments, take any further doses as prescribed by your doctor (normally only for a few days at most). Take it regularly at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Be careful not to take too much.
This medicine does not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. Also, it has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, diarrhea, or constipation and feeling tired. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects 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 medicines you might be taking, 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 doctor.
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance named Serotonin, which is responsible for inducing nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron binds to a receptor known as 5-HT₃, thus inhibits the binding of Serotonin to it and prevents vomiting and nausea.
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 Oset
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ondansetron Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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 Onvin 4mg Tablet MD does not cause any harmful side effects.
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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.
Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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 Onvin 4mg Tablet MD, 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 Onvin 4mg Tablet MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Onvin 4mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How quickly does Onvin 4mg Tablet MD work?
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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 Onvin 4mg Tablet MD?
The most common side effects of Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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. When should you take Onvin 4mg Tablet MD?
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Onvin 4mg Tablet MD is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Q. Is Onvin 4mg Tablet MD a steroid?
No, Onvin 4mg Tablet MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Onvin 4mg Tablet MD 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 Onvin 4mg Tablet MD work for seasickness?
No, Onvin 4mg Tablet MD does not work for seasickness. This is because Onvin 4mg Tablet MD has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
