Ondansetron STADA
Ondansetron Stada contains ondansetron, which helps control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.
Form
tabletti, suussa hajoava
Strength
8 mg
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, a typical starting dose is 8 mg 1-2 hours before chemotherapy or radiotherapy. For children (over 6 months) undergoing chemotherapy, the usual dose is up to 4 mg twice daily.
Method
Take the tablet out of the package by pressing it through the foil. Place it on your tongue and let it dissolve completely. Do not chew, swallow with saliva.
Important
The general maximum daily dose is 16 mg. For patients with moderate to severe liver disease, the maximum daily dose is 8 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Feeling of warmth or flushing
RARE
- •Irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or slow heart rate
- •Changes in liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Convulsions or movement disorders (e.g., involuntary movements, eye spasms)
- •Hiccups
- •Low blood pressure
- •Dizziness (especially with fast intravenous administration)
- •Temporary vision problems (e.g., blurred vision or temporary blindness)
- •Heart muscle oxygen deficiency (myocardial ischemia), with symptoms like sudden chest pain or tightness.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ondansetron or other similar anti-nausea medicines.
- Do not take this medicine if you are using apomorphine for Parkinson's disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, as this medicine is not recommended in the first trimester.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as the medicine may pass into breast milk.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe liver disease, as your maximum daily dose will be limited to 8 mg.
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- Talk to your doctor if you have a bowel blockage or severe constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems or an irregular heartbeat.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your blood salt levels (electrolytes like potassium, sodium, or magnesium).
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that affect serotonin levels (like some antidepressants), as this could lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as sudden wheezing, chest pain or tightness, swelling of the face or throat, or a widespread skin rash.