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Onsopil 4mg Injection

Ondansetron (4mg)

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Product Code: 285904
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Psychotropics India Ltd
Constituents

Ondansetron (4mg)

Usage of Onsopil 4mg Injection

  • Treatment of Nausea
  • Vomiting

Description of Onsopil 4mg Injection

Onsopil 4mg 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.

Possible Side-effects

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 themCommon side effects of Onsopil

  • Injection site pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

Unit

2 ml Injection

Manufacturer

Psychotropics India Ltd

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How to use Onsopil 4mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Onsopil 4mg Injection is an antiemetic medication. It 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.

Related Warnings

Consuming alcohol with Onsopil 4mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Onsopil 4mg 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.

Onsopil 4mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Onsopil 4mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Onsopil 4mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Onsopil 4mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.

There is limited information available on the use of Onsopil 4mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Onsopil 4mg 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How quickly does Onsopil 4mg Injection work?

    Onsopil 4mg Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

  • What are the side effects of Onsopil 4mg Injection?

    The most common side effects of Onsopil 4mg 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.

  • Is Onsopil 4mg Injection a steroid?

    No, Onsopil 4mg Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Onsopil 4mg 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.

  • Does Onsopil 4mg Injection work for seasickness?

    No, Onsopil 4mg Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Onsopil 4mg Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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