Ondansetron STADA
Ondansetron Stada is a medicine used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment or surgery.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, typically 4-8 mg before surgery or 8 mg 1-2 hours before cancer treatment, followed by another 8 mg later, and then 8 mg twice daily for up to 5 days. For children, the doctor will decide the dose.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
Important
Do not take more than 16 mg per day for adults. For children, the maximum daily dose is 8 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Feeling of warmth or flushing
- •Constipation
RARE
- •Convulsions
- •Movement disorders
- •Irregular or slow heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Low blood pressure
- •Hiccups
- •Changes in liver enzyme levels shown in blood tests
- •Severe allergic reactions, including rash, swelling of the face and mouth, trouble breathing, or fainting
- •Dizziness
- •Temporary blurred vision or vision problems
- •Temporary vision loss
- •Widespread blistering rash and skin peeling (a serious skin reaction)
- •Heart muscle problems (myocardial ischemia), with symptoms like sudden chest pain or a tight feeling in the chest
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are using apomorphine (for Parkinson's disease).
- Do not take if you are allergic to ondansetron or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had heart problems, like an irregular heartbeat.
- Tell your doctor if you have bowel problems or liver disease.
- Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy as it may slightly increase the risk of cleft lip/palate in the baby. Women of childbearing age should use effective contraception.
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- Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Ondansetron Stada.
- If you have sugar intolerance (lactose), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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)