Zofer Ampoule Of 4ml Injection
By RANBAXY LABORATORIES (SUN PHARMA)
4ml Injection in Ampoule
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Zofer 8 MG Description
Zofer Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It contains ondansetron as an active ingredient. Zofer works by blocking the action of a n
atural chemical called serotonin which may cause nausea or vomiting. Before taking this Zofer Injection you should inform your doctor about any known allergy to similar medicines.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ondansetron(8.0 Mg) |
Uses | Nausea and vomiting |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flusing, redness |
Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
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Uses of Zofer 8 MG
Zofer Injection is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Contraindications of Zofer 8 MG
- If you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Zofer Injection.
- If you are taking apomorphine used in people with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Side effects of Zofer 8 MG
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flusing
- Redness
- Rashes
- Swelling
Precautions and Warnings of Zofer 8 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Zofer Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Zofer 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 Zofer Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of Zofer 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 Zofer Injection?
A:
It is not expected that Zofer 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 Zofer Injection?
A:
There is limited information about the effects of Zofer 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 Zofer 8 MG
How Does It Work?
Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron present in Zofer Injection works by blocking the action of this serotonin, thus preventing nausea and vomiting....
Directions for Use of Zofer 8 MG
- Zofer 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 Zofer 8 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Zofer 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 Zofer 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 Zofer Injection.
Storage and disposal of Zofer 8 MG
- Store Zofer Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Zofer 8 MG
Overdose
Zofer 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 Zofer 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 Zofer good for motion sickness?
A: No, Zofer Injection is not useful in controlling motion sickness.
Q: What is the use of Zofer Injection?
A: Zofer Injection is useful in preventing nausea and vomiting that is caused due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Q: How does Zofer work?
A: Serotonin is a natural substance in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Zofer 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
ZOFER
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
20/02/2025
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