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About Nucetron Md Tablet

Nucetron Md 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.

Nucetron Md 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, Nucetron Md Tablet prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

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

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

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Apr-24

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Uses of Nucetron Md Tablet

Nausea, Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

Nucetron Md 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. Nucetron Md Tablet acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Side Effects of Nucetron Md Tablet

  • 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. Nucetron Md 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 Nucetron Md Tablet as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Nucetron Md Tablet daily. Nucetron Md Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Nucetron Md Tablet 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
OndansetronParoxetine
Severe

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nucetron Md 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.
OndansetronParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
When Nucetron Md Tablet is taken with paroxetine, can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nucetron Md Tablet along with paroxetine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, 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, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronAmiodarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Coadministration of Nucetron Md Tablet with amiodarone can lead to or increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nucetron Md 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.
OndansetronOsimertinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Taking Nucetron Md Tablet with Osimertinib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nucetron Md Tablet along with Osimertinib 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. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronVemurafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Although it is a very rare adverse effect, taking Nucetron Md Tablet with vemurafenib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other heart illnesses or electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nucetron Md Tablet along with vemurafenib can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice
OndansetronSertraline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Co-administration of Sertraline and Nucetron Md Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body) and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nucetron Md Tablet along with Sertraline can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience abrupt confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Taking Nucetron Md Tablet with escitalopram may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nucetron Md Tablet along with escitalopram can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), 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. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OndansetronMilnacipran
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
When Nucetron Md Tablet, is taken with milnacipran 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 Nucetron Md Tablet along with milnacipran 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.
OndansetronImipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Coadministration of Nucetron Md Tablet along with imipramine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nucetron Md Tablet along with imipramine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. 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 diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OndansetronMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nucetron Md Tablet:
Taking Nucetron Md Tablet with methadone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nucetron Md Tablet along with methadone 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.

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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

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Special Advise

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