Description
Ondansetron Injection USP 2 mg/5 ml manufacturers – This medication is mainly used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It generally works by blocking one of the body’s natural substances known as serotonin that causes vomiting.
To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, ondansetron is mixed in a solution and given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually over 15 minutes. This drug is usually started 30 minutes before your chemotherapy session begins. Do not give this medication any faster than recommended or take more than the recommended dose because this may increase the chance of serious side effects such as blurred vision or irregular heartbeat.
Your doctor may direct you to continue this medication for 1 or 2 days after your chemotherapy treatment. If you are using this medication on a prescribed schedule, use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. Use this medication exactly as directed. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your doctor. When the medicine is stored upright after the first use, bundles might form occasionally on the top of the medication. Check the medicine and the top carefully for particles. If particles are present, shake the container to re-dissolve the particles. If any particles remain after the container is shaken, do not use the liquid.
Uses and Benefits of Ondansetron Injection
- It helps treat and prevent nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.
- The injection stops the production of serotonin that causes vomiting.
Side Effects of Ondansetron Injection
- Some common side effects like headache, dizziness, constipation, fever, tiredness, etc.
- Redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection.
Conclusion
If a patient is suffering from severe nausea and vomiting, Ondansetron Injection can be helpful to balance it. Also, you must consult your doctor before actually using it.