Ondansetron Fresenius Kabi
This medicine helps stop you from feeling sick and throwing up after cancer treatment or surgery.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
0.16 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
For cancer treatment, adults usually receive 8-32 mg daily. For preventing or treating nausea after surgery, the dose is typically 4 mg.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion into a vein, usually by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is usually 32 mg. If you have liver problems, the maximum is 8 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Feeling warm or flushed
- •Irritation or redness at the injection site
RARE
- •Chest pain, irregular or slow heartbeat, or feeling pressure in your chest (myocardial ischemia).
- •Serious allergic reactions, including itchy rash, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue (anaphylaxis).
- •Low blood pressure, making you feel weak or dizzy.
- •Seizures (fits).
- •Unusual body movements or shaking.
- •Hiccups.
- •Changes in liver function tests.
- •Feeling dizzy or faint, blurred vision, or temporary blindness (usually lasting less than 20 minutes).
- •Skin rash, like red spots or bumps under the skin (hives), which can turn into large blisters.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ondansetron 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 intestine or severe constipation, as this medicine can slow bowel movements.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had your tonsils removed.
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- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, like an irregular heartbeat, or if you have problems with your blood salt levels (potassium, sodium, magnesium).
- This medicine should not be used during the first three months of pregnancy as it may slightly increase the risk of a baby being born with a cleft lip or palate. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning a pregnancy, or if you are a woman of childbearing potential and not using effective contraception.
- Do not breastfeed if you are taking this medicine, as ondansetron can pass into breast milk.
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)