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Composition :

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Ondem Sachet 4 gm

Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.

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

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

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

Uses of Ondem Sachet 4 gm

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

Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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. Ondem Sachet 4 gm acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

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

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How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm with Iloperidone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ondem Sachet 4 gm along with Iloperidone 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.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm along with alfuzosin can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm along with alfuzosin can lead to interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Using chloroquine together with Ondem Sachet 4 gm can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm and chloroquine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken 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.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
The combined use of Ondem Sachet 4 gm and Olanzapine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ondem Sachet 4 gm and Olanzapine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Although it is a very rare adverse effect, taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Using Buspirone together with Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
Co-administration of tramadol with Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm with tramadol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, blurred vision, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ondem Sachet 4 gm:
When Ondem Sachet 4 gm, 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.

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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. 

 

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

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FAQs

Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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.

Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Ondem Sachet 4 gm daily. Taking Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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 Ondem Sachet 4 gm with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
  • Ondem Sachet 4 gm 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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