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About Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called ' anti-emetics' primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Brechen 4mg Tablet MD prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

Take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD based on your medical condition. A person taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD do not require medical attention.

The use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Uses of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

Nausea, Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Directions for Use

Tablet: It can be taken with or without a meal as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral disintegrating tablet/Mouth dissolving tablet (tablet MD): Check the label for directions before use. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands. Place the tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow it as a whole.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use and take it as prescribed by your doctor with a measuring cup or spoon.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

  • Sensations of flushing
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD may affect a person's ability to drive. Therefore, should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD daily. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Brechen 4mg Tablet MD may cause a serious reaction when used with certain medicines like pain killers (acetaminophen, tramadol, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, lorazepam), and antiparkinson medicine (apomorphine). 

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is restricted in people with hypokalemia (low potassium) and severe liver disease. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PREGABALIN
  • LORAZEPAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting. 
  • One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.
  • Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
  • Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting. 

 

Special Advise

  • Do not use Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
  • Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains 'phenylalanine' so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels with a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.

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About Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called ' anti-emetics' primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Brechen 4mg Tablet MD prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

Take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD based on your medical condition. A person taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD do not require medical attention.

The use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Composition :

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Werke Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BR57160

FAQs

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is an anti-sickness medicine that takes about 1-2 hours to show its action.

Tell your doctor if you are facing severe constipation as after checking your condition, the doctor will decide that you can take this medicine or not.

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD may cause changes in the vision, so one should avoid driving or operating any machine that required mental alertness.

People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD daily. Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD could be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD could be used during breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD may cause lightheadedness in the body, so a person taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

In persons dealing with liver problems, the use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is allowed if prescribed by the doctor. However, in patients with severe liver problems should take a low dose of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as much as possible. Do not take more than 8 mg of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD per day in case of liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

The use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is safe in patients dealing with kidney disorders. No dose adjustment is required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should not be given to the children below 4 years of age. The use of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD is safe in children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

Nausea, Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

Brechen 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Side Effects of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD

  • Sensations of flushing
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness

Directions for Use

Tablet: It can be taken with or without a meal as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral disintegrating tablet/Mouth dissolving tablet (tablet MD): Check the label for directions before use. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands. Place the tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow it as a whole.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use and take it as prescribed by your doctor with a measuring cup or spoon.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD may affect a person's ability to drive. Therefore, should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Brechen 4mg Tablet MD as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD daily. Brechen 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OndansetronZiprasidone
Critical
OndansetronCitalopram
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OndansetronZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
When Brechen 4mg Tablet MD, is taken with citalopram, the risk of serotonin syndrome increases. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with citalopram can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea while taking these medications, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with anagrelide increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD alongside anagrelide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronSumatriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Using Brechen 4mg Tablet MD together with Sumatriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with sumatriptan can lead to an interaction, it should be taken only if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronHydroxychloroquine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with hydroxychloroquine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with lithium can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with lithium can result in an interaction but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
OndansetronSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD and Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD and Sotalol can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronPhenelzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
When Brechen 4mg Tablet MD, is taken with phenelzine it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with phenelzine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronDuloxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
Taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with duloxetine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with duloxetine can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronEletriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brechen 4mg Tablet MD:
When Brechen 4mg Tablet MD, is taken with eletriptan it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brechen 4mg Tablet MD along with eletriptan can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PREGABALIN
  • LORAZEPAM

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting. 
  • One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.
  • Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
  • Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting. 

 

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not use Brechen 4mg Tablet MD with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
  • Brechen 4mg Tablet MD contains 'phenylalanine' so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels with a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.

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