ONDAPREX INJECTION

Composition – ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE IP EQ. TO ONDANSETRON 2MG
Dosage Form – INJECTION
Packaging – 10X5X2ML

Ondaprex Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Product Information

Ondaprex Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Uses

It is used in the treatment of Nausea and vomiting.

Side Effects

Common side effects include diarrhea, fatigue, injection site pain, constipation.

How to Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it Works

Ondaprex Injection contains Ondansetron which is an anti-emetic medicine. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

Fact Box

Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGastro intestinal

Interactions with Drugs

  • 1) Concomitant use of Fluconazole with ondaprex may affect heart rhythm and could be fatal.
  • 2) Concomitant use of domeperidone with ondaprex may affect the heart rhythm.

Quick Tips

1) Do not try to self administer. It is to be given as an injection into the veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
2) It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.
3) Drink water regularly to help avoid dehydration.

What if you forgot to take

If you miss a dose of Ondaprex Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.

FAQs

How quickly does Ondaprex Injection work?

Ondaprex Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

What are the side effects of Ondaprex Injection?

The most common side effects of Ondaprex Injection are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.

Is Ondaprex Injection a steroid?

No, Ondaprex Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ondaprex Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting, which are commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.

Does Ondaprex Injection work for seasickness?

No, Ondaprex Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondaprex Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Dosage Form

INJECTION