Ondansetron Kalceks
Ondansetron Kalceks contains ondansetron, a medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
AS Kalceks
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will determine your dose. For adults, it's typically 8 mg. If you have severe liver problems, your dose will not be more than 8 mg per day.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give you this medicine as a slow injection into a vein or muscle, or as a slow drip into a vein.
Important
The highest daily dose is 32 mg. For patients with moderate or severe liver problems, the daily dose should not be more than 8 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Feeling flushed or warm
- •Constipation
- •Skin redness
- •Irritation where the injection was given
RARE
- •Seizures or fits
- •Jerky or uncontrolled muscle movements
- •Heartbeat that is too fast, too slow, or not regular
- •Chest pain
- •Low blood pressure
- •Hiccups
- •Changes in liver function tests
- •Dizziness
- •Temporary blurry vision or changes in eyesight
- •Severe skin rash with blisters and peeling skin (like a bad burn)
- •Temporary loss of vision
- •Dry mouth
- •Heart muscle problems due to lack of oxygen, which may cause sudden chest pain or a tight feeling in the chest.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ondansetron or any other part of this medicine.
- Do not use if you are taking apomorphine, a medicine for Parkinson's disease.
- Seek immediate medical help if you get a severe allergic reaction, such as itchy rash, swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever been allergic to other medicines for nausea and vomiting.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart problems or are taking heart medicines, as this medicine can affect your heart rhythm.
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- Tell your doctor if you have severe constipation or a blocked bowel.
- Let your doctor know if you have liver problems or are taking medicines that can harm your liver, as your liver will be monitored.
- Inform your doctor if you are going to have tonsil surgery, as you will need close monitoring.
- Tell your doctor if you have problems with the levels of salts in your blood, such as potassium or magnesium.
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)