Ondem Ampoule Of 2ml Injection
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2ml Injection in Ampoule
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Description
Ondem Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It contains ondansetron as an active ingredient. Ondem works by blocking the action of a n
atural chemical called serotonin which may cause nausea or vomiting. Before taking this Ondem Injection you should inform your doctor about any known allergy to similar medicines.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Ondansetron(2.0 Mg/Ml) |
| Uses | Nausea and vomiting |
| Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flusing, redness |
| Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
Uses
Ondem Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Ondem Injection.
- If you are taking apomorphine used in people with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Side effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flusing
- Redness
- Rashes
- Swelling
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Ondem Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Ondem Injection must not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy as it may slightly increase the risk of a baby being born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate (splits in the upper lip). Women of childbearing age may be advised to use birth control measures
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Ondem Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of Ondem Injection pass into human milk and could harm the breastfed baby. Thus, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Ondem Injection?
A:
It is not expected that Ondem Injection will affect your ability to drive, but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, you should avoid driving
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Ondem Injection?
A:
There is limited information about the effects of Ondem on alcohol, but you should avoid taking alcohol in excessive amount.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have stomach problems like blockage in your stomach.
- You had or have heart problems like heart failure, irregular heartbeats or abnormal heart rhythm.
- You have any liver problems.
- You have a condition of salt imbalance in your blood.
- Children that receive Ondansetron with medicines that are harmful to liver should regularly go for check-up for liver problems.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron present in Ondem Injection works by blocking the action of this serotonin, thus preventing nausea and vomiting....
Directions for Use
- Ondem Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an Injection. Do not self-inject.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Ondem Injection may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Be cautious if you are taking medications like amiodarone for uneven heartbeats or diseases.
- You may experience irregular heart rhythm if you take medicines like doxorubicin, trastuzumab, atenolol or timolol & halofantrine, antibiotic like erythromycin, antifungal like ketoconazole.
- You may experience low blood pressure and unconsciousness if you take this medicine along with Apomorphine, hence both these medicines should not be used together.
- Medicines used to relieve pain like Tramadol may not work properly when taken together with Ondem Injection.
- You may experience serotonin syndrome (symptoms like high body temperature, irritation, shakiness, sweating, widened pupils and diarrhoea) including abnormal mental state with medicines used to treat the mental state like citalopram, sertraline....
- Other medicines like Phenytoin, Carbamazepine & Rifampicin should be used cautiously with Ondem Injection.
Storage and disposal
- Store Ondem Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Ondem Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in hospital. Thus, chances of overdose are unlikely. If you experience any symptoms immediately after taking this Injection you should inform your doctor or nurse....
Missed a Dose
Your doctor or nurse will monitor you as to when Ondem Injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. In case your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Ondem good for motion sickness?
A: No, Ondem Injection is not useful in controlling motion sickness.
Q: What is the use of Ondem Injection?
A: Ondem Injection is useful in preventing nausea and vomiting that is caused due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Q: How does Ondem work?
A: Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ondem works by blocking the action of this serotonin, thus preventing nausea and vomiting.
References
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- Ondansetron 2 mg/ml Solution for Injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. [cited 17 April 2025].
- Ondansetron 2 mg/ml Solution for Injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. [cited 17 April 2025].
- CDSCO - Ondansetron [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in.[cited 17 April 2025].
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Product Details
Brand
ONDEM
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
29/04/2027
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