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About Zofer 4 Tablet 10's

Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.

Zofer 4 Tablet 10's contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Zofer 4 Tablet 10's prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

Take Zofer 4 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Zofer 4 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. A person taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention.

The use of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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. Zofer 4 Tablet 10's should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Zofer 4 Tablet 10's contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

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Composition

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's

Nausea, Vomiting

Medicinal Benefits

Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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. Zofer 4 Tablet 10's acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Side Effects of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's

  • 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. Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's daily. Zofer 4 Tablet 10's should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronOlanzapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
The combined use of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's and Olanzapine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
When Zofer 4 Tablet 10's, 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's with anagrelide increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronEletriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
When Zofer 4 Tablet 10's, 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronZolmitriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
When Zofer 4 Tablet 10's, 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.
OndansetronNilotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's with nilotinib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zofer 4 Tablet 10's along with nilotinib 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.
OndansetronProtriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
When Zofer 4 Tablet 10's is taken with protriptyline, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10's along with protriptyline 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 a doctor's advice.
OndansetronSumatriptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zofer 4 Tablet 10's:
Using Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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 Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.

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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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Special Advise

  • Do not use Zofer 4 Tablet 10's with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
  • Zofer 4 Tablet 10's 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.

Zofer 4 Tablet 10's Substitute

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