Ondansetron Accordpharma
Ondansetron Accordpharma is a medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments (like chemotherapy or radiation therapy) or surgery.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
A doctor or nurse will usually give you an 8 mg dose by injection right before your treatment, and another 8 mg dose 12 hours later.
Method
This medicine is always given as an injection (shot) into a vein or muscle by a healthcare professional.
Important
The maximum dose you can take in a day is usually 16 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Feeling warm or flushed
- •Constipation
- •Irritation and redness at the injection site
RARE
- •Chest pain, irregular or slow heartbeats
- •Serious allergic reactions (like itching, rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or tongue)
- •Sudden chest pain or tightness
- •Seizures or fits
- •Unusual body movements or shaking
- •Low blood pressure, causing dizziness or feeling faint
- •Hiccups
- •Changes in liver function test results
- •Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
- •Blurred vision
- •Heart rhythm disturbances that can cause fainting
- •Temporary vision loss or poor vision (usually goes away within 20 minutes)
- •Severe skin rash with blisters and peeling skin (like a serious burn)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ondansetron, similar medicines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are taking apomorphine (a medicine for Parkinson's disease).
- Tell your doctor if you have a blocked bowel or severe constipation, as this medicine can slow down bowel movements.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems. Your liver function will be checked closely.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, including irregular heartbeats. This medicine can affect your heart rhythm.
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- Tell your doctor if you are having tonsil surgery, as this medicine might hide signs of internal bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have problems with salt levels in your blood (like potassium or magnesium).
- Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy, as it may slightly increase the risk of your baby being born with a cleft lip or palate. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not use while breastfeeding, as ondansetron passes into breast milk.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience sudden chest pain or tightness in the chest.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific cautions. May prolong the QT interval especially with other preparations prolonging QT. Take interactions into account. (updated 20.5.2024)