Ponv Injection
By ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
2ml Injection
MRP ₹15.73
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Ponv 4 MG Description
Ponv Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It contains ondansetron as an active ingredient. Ponv works by blocking the action of a nat
ural chemical called serotonin which may cause nausea or vomiting. Before taking this Ponv Injection you should inform your doctor about any known allergy to similar medicines.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ondansetron(4.0 Mg) |
Uses | Nausea and vomiting |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flusing, redness |
Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
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Uses of Ponv 4 MG
Ponv Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Contraindications of Ponv 4 MG
- If you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Ponv Injection.
- If you are taking apomorphine used in people with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Side effects of Ponv 4 MG
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flusing
- Redness
- Rashes
- Swelling
Precautions and Warnings of Ponv 4 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Ponv Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Ponv 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 Ponv Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of Ponv Injection passes 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 Ponv Injection?
A:
It is not expected that Ponv 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 Ponv Injection?
A:
There is limited information about the effects of Ponv 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 of Ponv 4 MG
How Does It Work?
Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron present in Ponv Injection works by blocking the action of this serotonin, thus preventing nausea and vomiting....
Directions for Use of Ponv 4 MG
- Ponv 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 of Ponv 4 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Ponv 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 Ponv 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 Ponv Injection.
Storage and disposal of Ponv 4 MG
- Store Ponv Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Ponv 4 MG
Overdose
Ponv 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 Ponv 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 Ponv good for motion sickness?
A: No, Ponv Injection is not useful in controlling motion sickness.
Q: What is the use of Ponv Injection?
A: Ponv Injection is useful in preventing nausea and vomiting that is caused due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Q: How does Ponv work?
A: Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ponv 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. 2022 [cited 7 May 2022]
- Ondansetron 2 mg/ml Solution for Injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 7 May 2022]
- CDSCO - Ondansetron [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 7 May 2022]
Product Details
Brand
PONV
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
03/02/2025
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