Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup

Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup is prescribed for the treatment of nausea as well as vomiting, caused by other medical treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. This belongs to the antiemetics class of drugs. This medicine work by blocking the chemical serotonin from releasing in your gut and your central nervous system. This will prevent vomiting and nausea.

Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup is available in four different forms that can be taken orally; tablet, disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, solution and film. It also comes in an IV (intravenous) form that can be injected to your body by a doctor. You can take it with food or without food.

This medicine can be used alone as well as in a combination with other medicines for preventing vomiting and nausea that one experiences after a surgery, chemotherapy or radiation session.

Your doctor must be informed if you are allergic to Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup as well as other medications that block serotonin, along with any other allergies that you have. He/ She must also know about your medical history and if you had problems such as:

• Liver disease,
• Irregular heartbeat,
• Stomach or intestinal problems in the past.

Apart from that, you must also inform the doctor if you are under any medication for depression or any psychiatric disorder. The dosage of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup is decided after taking your medical condition into account and how responsive your body is to therapy. In the case of children, the dose also depends on their weight and age.

If you are undergoing chemotherapy, you need to take Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup orally half an hour before your treatment starts. In case of radiation, take it 1-2 hours before the procedure of treatment begins. For preventing nausea before surgery, it is advised to take the medication an hour before your surgery.

In case you miss a dose, you can take the medication once you remember it. If it is already time for the next dose, ensure that you do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose. Overdose of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup can lead to severe constipation, faint spells or feeling light-headed.

The side effects of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup can include dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation and headache. These side effects are usually mild in nature and go away in a few days or 1-2 weeks. You can consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time. There are some serious side effects that Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup may have, which would require immediate medical supervision.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Nausea

• Allergy

• Apomorphine

• Headache

• Constipation

• Fatigue

• Painful Urination

• Fever

• Dry Mouth

• Anxiety

• Dizziness

• Abdominal Cramp

• Rash

• Wheezing

• Bronchospasm

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted primarily in urine and the effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 12 to 28 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect can be observed within 30 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this drug is not recommended in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No clear data is available whether the medication is excreted through human breast milk. So, the use of this drug is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is safe to consume alcohol along with Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup does not usually affect patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is found safe to use Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup in patients with kidney disease. No adjustment of dose is needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information for Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup is available in patients with liver disease. kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

The drug works by blocking 5-HT3 receptors peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medicine might causes hypokalemia, thus monitoring of potassium serum concentration is recommended.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Apomorphine: Use of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup with Apomorphine is not recommended. Replacement of the drug should be considered under the doctor's supervision. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Amiodarone: Use of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup with Amiodarone is not recommended as it may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty in breathing if these drugs are used together. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any heart disease. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Amitriptyline: If these drugs are used together, the patient may experience confusion, hallucination, changes in blood pressure, fever or excessive sweating. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.
  • Carbamazepine: Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.
  • Phenytoin: Patient's nausea and vomiting may not subside if these drugs are taken together. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.
  • Cyclophosphamide: The desired effect of cyclophosphamide will not be obtained if these drugs are concurrently taken. Under doctor's supervision, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the drug should be considered. Details of other drugs should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from QT prolongation and liver disease should exercise caution.

• Ques : What is Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup?

  Ans : Ondem syrup is a medication which has Ondansetron as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of serotonin (chemical messengers) in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup?

  Ans : Ondem 2mg 5ml is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like cancer chemotherapy and postoperative vomiting.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup?

  Ans : Fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, constipation, dry mouth and painful urination are common side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Ondem 2Mg/5Ml Syrup?

  Ans : Ondem syrup should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.