Ondansetron orally disintegrating tablet uses

What is in this leaflet Please read this leaflet carefully before you use Ondansetron AN ODT. This leaflet answers some common questions about Ondansetron AN ODT. It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Ondansetron AN ODT against the benefits they expect it will have for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with your medicine. You may need to read it again. What Ondansetron AN ODT is used for ONDANSETRON AN contains a medicine called ondansetron. This belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. ONDANSETRON AN ODT works by helping to stop the nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting which can occur after medical treatments. ONDANSETRON AN ODT should only be used to treat the nausea and vomiting for which they have been prescribed. Your doctor may have prescribed Ondansetron AN ODT for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Ondansetron AN ODT has been prescribed for you. Ondansetron AN ODT is not addictive. Before You Take Ondansetron AN ODT When you must not take Ondansetron AN ODT Do not take Ondansetron AN if: • You are taking apomorphine (used to treat Parkinsons disease) • You have ever had an allergic reaction to ondansetron or any of the ingredients listed towards the end of this leaflet (see ‘ingre...

What is ondansetron oral disintegrating tablet, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? What brand names are available for ondansetron oral disintegrating tablet? Is ondansetron oral disintegrating tablet available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for ondansetron oral disintegrating tablet? Yes What is the dosage for ondansetron? Dosing for adults • Highly nauseating chemotherapy: 24 mg orally dissolved on tongue 30 minutes prior to start of a single-day chemotherapy. • Moderately nauseating chemotherapy: Take 8 mg tablet 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy and repeat in 8 hours, then 8 mg every 12 hours for 1 to 2 days after chemotherapy. • • Post-surgery nausea and vomiting: 16 mg orally 1 hour before anesthesia. Dosing for children • Moderately nauseating chemotherapy (12 years and older): 8 mg orally prior to chemotherapy and repeat in 8 hours, then 8 mg every 12 hours for 1 to 2 days after chemotherapy. • Moderately nauseating chemotherapy (4 to 11 years): 4 mg orally 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy and repeat in 4 and 8 hours after the first dose, then every 8 hours for 1 to 2 days after chemotherapy. • Not recommended for children under 4 years old. SLIDESHOW Skin Cancer Symptoms, Types, Images See Slideshow What else should I know about ondansetron? What preparations of ondansetron oral disintegrating tablet are available? Tablets (ODT): 4, 8 mg; Oral Film: 4, 8 mg; Tablet: 4, 8, 24 mg; Solution: 4 mg/5 ml. Injectable; 2 mg/ml How should I keep ond...

Whether your vomiting is caused by morning sickness or chemotherapy, nausea can make you feel awful. Ondansetron is a medication that helps control nausea and vomiting, and the ODT version simply stands for oral dissolving tablet. This rapid-melt formula makes it easy to control vomiting without having to drink extra liquid. By taking Ondansetron, you can get a break from your nausea and rest. Being aware of potential interactions and side effects will keep you safe while you control your symptoms. Read the dosage directions on your prescription. Familiarize yourself with the appropriate dose of Ondansetron for you by reading your prescription. Depending upon the reason you are taking the medication, the dosage amount and frequency will vary. X Research source • Typically if you are taking Ondansetron for radiation-related nausea, you will take 1 dose 30 minutes before your cancer radiation, 1 dose 8 hours after the treatment, and another dose every 12 hours over the coming 1-2 days. • The right dosage for you is usually based on your bodyweight. Peel back the foil around one of the medication blisters. Use a fingernail to puncture the foil around one of your Ondansetron tablets. Carefully lift the foil to reveal the medication. X Research source • Avoid pushing the medication through the foil, which may cause it to crumble. The tablets are relatively fragile. Repeat the dose if you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the medication. Take 1 additional dose of your Ondansetr...

What Are Dosages of Ondansetron? Dosages of Ondansetron Adult and pediatric dosages Injectable solution • 2 mg/ml Tablet • 4 mg • 8 mg • 24 mg (adult only) Oral solution • 4 mg/ml Oral soluble film • 4 mg • 8 mg Orally disintegrating tablets • 4 mg • 8 mg Dosage Considerations -- Should Be Given As Follows: Adult dosage considerations • 4 mg intravenously/ Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Prophylaxis • Total body • Single high-dose fraction therapy to the abdomen: 8 mg orally 1-2 hours before radiation therapy; administer subsequent doses every 8 hours after first dose 1-2 days after completion of therapy • Daily fractions to the abdomen: Administer 8 mg orally 1-2 hours before Dosage Modifications • Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score equal to 10): Not to exceed 8 mg/day Cholestatic • 8 mg divided every 12 hours or 8 mg every 8-12 hours orally for 7 days up to 5 months • Alternatively, 4-8 mg intermittent short-term intravenous dosing is used in adults; a single dose of 4 mg single dose used in pregnancy Uremic Pruritus (Off-label) • 8 mg divided every 12 hours or 8 mg every 8 to 12 hours orally for 14 days up to 5 months Spinal Prophylaxis • 4-8 mg intravenously 20-30 min before spinal opioid therapy; may repeat dosing at 12, 24, 36, 48 hours after spinal opioid dosing Treatment • 4-8 mg intravenously Rosacea (Off-label) • 4-8 mg orally every 12 hours for up to 3 weeks • Alternatively, 12 mg IV daily for 4 da...