Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD

Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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.

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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD can lead to severe constipation, faint spells or feeling light-headed.

The side effects of Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD 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 of Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD can be observed within 30 minutes for Intravenous and 2 hours for the tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of Zofer tablet 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 Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD is excreted through human breast milk. So, use of this drug is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is safe to consume alcohol along with Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD does not usually affect patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is found safe to use Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD in patients with kidney disease. No adjustment of dose is needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information for Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD is available in patients with liver disease. kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ondanbic 4 MG Tablet MD

  Alembic Ltd

• Naucid 4 MG Tablet MD

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Emigo 4 MG Tablet MD

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Ondem 4 MG Tablet MD

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Onditron 4 MG Tablet MD

  Wockhardt Ltd

• 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 and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

This medication works peripherally and centrally by blocking 5-HT3 receptors present on vagal nerve terminals and CTZ respectively.

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 Lab Test

  Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD causes hypokalemia, thus monitoring of potassium serum concentration is recommended.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Apomorphine: Use of Ondansetron 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 Ondansetron 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 Disease

  • Qt Prolongation: Details of any heart disease, family history of an arrhythmia or any other drugs that cause QT interval prolongation (eg: Antipsychotics, Arrhythmia drugs) should be reported to the doctor. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any heart disease.
  • Liver Disease: Details of any liver disease (jaundice, hepatitis) or other drugs that may affect the liver (eg: TB drugs, HIV drugs) should be reported to the doctor. Regular liver function tests are to be performed if the patient is having any liver disease.

• Ques : What is Zofer 4 mg tablet md?

  Ans : Zofer 4 MG belongs to the group of drugs known as an antiemetics and works by blocking the action of a chemical substance that causes nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : What is the use of Zofer 4 mg tablet md?

  Ans : Zofer Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like nausea and vomiting.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Zofer 4 mg tablet md?

  Ans : Side-effects include a headache, constipation, fatigue, and painful urination.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Zofer 4 mg tablet md ?

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

• Ques : How long do I need to use zofer 4 mg tablet md before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 2 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use zofer 4 mg tablet md?

  Ans : This medication is generally used twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use zofer 4 mg tablet md empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : How quickly does Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD work?

  Ans : This drug starts working within 30 minutes to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD?

  Ans : Side effects include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a longer time.

• Ques : When should you take Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD?

  Ans : This medication must be taken with a glass of water. You can consume it with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

• Ques : Is Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD a steroid?

  Ans : No, this medication is an antiemetic and not a steroid.

• Ques : Does Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD work for seasickness?

  Ans : No, it does not work for seasickness. This is because Zofer 4 MG Tablet MD has little effect on nausea associated with motion sickness.

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