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Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL

Osetron Injection contains Ondansetron | belongs to 5HT3-antagonist

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How it works

Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL blocks the action of chemicals (serotonin) in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL

  • Headache severe
  • Constipation severe
  • Fatigue severe
  • Painful urination severe
  • Fever
  • Dry mouth
  • Anxiety

Uses of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL

What is it prescribed for?

  • Nausea and vomiting

    Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is used to treat nausea and vomiting.

  • Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

    Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is used to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy patients.

  • Post operative nausea and vomiting

    Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is used to treat nausea and vomiting in post-operative patients

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The peak effect of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL can be observed within 30 minutes for Intravenous and 2 hours for the tablet.

  • 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.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

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

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    Use of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is not recommended in pregnant women.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    No clear data is available whether Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is excreted through human breast milk. So, use of this drug is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    Avoid if the patient has a known allergy to Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL .

  • Apomorphine

    Avoid using Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL with Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL as it increases the risk of lightheadedness and loss of consciousness.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    Use of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is not recommended in pregnant women.

  • Breast-feeding

    No clear data is available whether Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL is excreted through human breast milk. So, use of this drug is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General Warnings
  • Hypersentivity

    Avoid if the patient has a known allergy to Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL .

  • Liver disease

    Avoid using if the patient is having any liver disease as there are reports of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL increasing patient's liver enzymes.

  • Paediatics

    Avoid using in children who are younger than 4 years.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

  • Overdose

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

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Amitriptyline severe
  • Carbamazepine moderate
  • Phenytoin moderate
  • Amiodarone severe
  • Apomorphine severe
  • Cyclophosphamide moderate
Disease interactions
  • severe

    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.

  • moderate

    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.

General Instructions

Take Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if the patient experiences any undesirable effects.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

References

Additional Information:

How to use Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL

IM: Should be given undiluted. IV: Give first dose 30 min prior to beginning chemotherapy; the IV preparation has been successful when administered orally. IVPB: Infuse over 15-30 min; 24-hour continuous infusions have been reported, but are rarely used.
Reconstitution: Prior to IV infusion, dilute in 50-100 mL D5W or NS.
Compatibility: Stable in D5 ½ NS, D5NS, D5W, mannitol 10%, LR, NS, NS 3%. Do not mix injection with alkaline solutions.
Y-site administration:
Drug to Drug IV Compatibility: Amikacin, azithromycin, aztreonam, bumetanide, calcium gluconate, cephazolin, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, cisatracurium, dexamethasone, diltiazem, diphenhydramine, dobutamine, dopamine, enalapril, epinephrine, esmolol, famotidine, fentanyl, fluconazole, gentamicin, heparin, hydrocortisone, hydromorphone, imipenem, labetalol, levofloxacin, linezolid, magnesium sulphate, metoclopramide, midazolam, morphine, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, piperacillin/tazobactam, propofol, ranitidine, tobramycin, vancomycin, vasopressin.
Drug to Drug IV Incompatibility: Acyclovir, allopurinol, aminophylline, amphotericin B, ampicillin, ampicillin/sulbactam, cefepime, cefoperazone, furosemide, ganciclovir, lansoprazole, lorazepam, meropenem, methylprednisolone, pantoprazole, sodium succinate, piperacillin, sodium bicarbonate.
Stability: Store vials between 2°C-30°C. Protect from light. Stable when mixed in 5% dextrose or 0.9% NaCl for 48 hours at room temperature.

what are the adverse effects of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL?

Constipation, headache, flushing. Transient rise in liver enzymes. Rarely hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, chest pain, ST segment depression, cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, bradycardia, extrapyramidal reactions, seizures, visual disturbance.

What happens if I miss a dose of Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL?

Adults: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Highly emetogenic regimens: Single dose of 8 mg by slow IV inj immediately prior to chemotherapy; or 8 mg by slow IV inj prior to chemotherapy followed by either two doses of 8 mg by IV inj repeated 2-4 hr apart or by 1 mg per hr by IV infusion for up to 24 hr; or single dose of 32 mg in 50-100 mL saline infused over 15 min prior to chemotherapy. After first 24 hrs, follow by 8 mg orally twice daily for up to 5 days. Efficacy may be enhanced by addition of dexamethasone 20 mg IV prior to chemotherapy.
Less emetogenic regimens: 8 mg by slow IV inj immediately prior to chemotherapy, or orally 1-2 hr before, followed by 8 mg orally twelve hrly. After first 24 hrs, follow by 8 mg orally twice daily for up to 5 days.
Postoperative prophylaxis: 8 mg orally 1 hr prior to anaesthesia followed by two doses of 8 mg orally at 8 hrly intervals; or single dose of 4 mg by slow IV or IM inj at induction of anaesthesia. Treatment, single dose of 4 mg by slow IV or IM inj.
Children: Prevention and treatment of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (Not licensed for radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting): By IV infusion over at least 15 minutes. 6 mth-18 yr, either 5 mg/square meter immediately before chemotherapy (8 mg if body surface area greater than 1.2 square meter), then given by mouth, or 150 mcg/kg immediately before chemotherapy (max single dose 8 mg) repeated every 4 hr for 2 further doses, then given by mouth; max total daily dose 32 mg. By mouth following IV administration. Oral dosing can start 12 hr after IV administration: 6 mth-18 yr, Body surface area less than 0.6 square meter or bodyweight 10 kg or less, 2 mg every 12 hr for up to 5 days (max total daily dose 32 mg); Body surface area 0.6-1.2 square meter or body-weight over 10 kg, 4 mg every 12 hr for up to 5 days (max total daily dose 32 mg); Body surface area greater than 1.2 square meter or body weight over 40 kg, 8 mg every 12 hr for up to 5 days (max total daily dose 32 mg).
Treatment and prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: By slow IV injection over at least 30 sec. 1 mth-18 yr, 100 mcg/kg (max 4 mg) as a single dose before, during, or after induction of anaesthesia.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Osetron Injection 8 mg 5 Ampx4 mL. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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