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Composition

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet

Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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.

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

Take Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. A person taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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 Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet do not require medical attention.

The use of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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. Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Uses of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet

Nausea, 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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. Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet

  • 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. Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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 Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet daily. Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OndansetronZiprasidone
Critical
OndansetronDextromethorphan
Severe

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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.
OndansetronDextromethorphan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet and Dextromethorphan may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet and Dextromethorphan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronNaratriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
When Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet, is taken with naratriptan it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet along with naratriptan 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.
OndansetronProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
When Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet, is taken with procarbazine 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 Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet along with procarbazine 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.
OndansetronAmiodarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with amiodarone can lead to or increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with amiodarone together can result in interaction, it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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 combining Amitriptyline with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. 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 diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, get emergency medical help. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken amitriptyline. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronBuspirone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Using Buspirone together with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet can increase the risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (A condition resulting from the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that plays a role in overall wellbeing and especially a mood stabilizer).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with buspirone 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, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronZolmitriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
When Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet, is taken with zolmitriptan it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet along with zolmitriptan can lead to 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.
OndansetronTapentadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Using Tapentadol together with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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:
Although taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet along with tapentadol 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.
OndansetronGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet:
Taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with gatifloxacin increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet along with gatifloxacin can result in an interaction, it can be taken only 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.

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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

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

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FAQs

Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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.

Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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 Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet daily. Taking Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PREGABALIN
  • LORAZEPAM

Special Advise

  • Do not use Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
  • Nuavomin 4 mg Tablet 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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