Ontarid 2mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Medexia Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Ondansetron (2mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Carbazole Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists) |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 460 |
FAQ
Is Ontarid 2mg a steroid?
No, Ontarid 2mg is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ontarid 2mg is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
How quickly does Ontarid 2mg work?
Ontarid 2mg starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Ontarid 2mg?
The most common side effects of Ontarid 2mg are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
Does Ontarid 2mg work for seasickness?
No, Ontarid 2mg does not work for seasickness. This is because Ontarid 2mg has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
What if you forget to take Ontarid Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ontarid 2mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Ontarid 2mg Injection Reviews
Ontarid 2mg is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy.
Ontarid 2mg will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. But, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
Ontarid 2mg will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. But, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
How Ontarid 2mg Injection Works
Ontarid 2mg is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
How to Use Ontarid 2mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Ontarid 2mg Injection
- In Treatment of Nausea: Ontarid 2mg blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
Uses of Ontarid 2mg Injection
- Vomiting
- Treatment of Nausea
Ontarid 2mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ontarid 2mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
SAFE
Ontarid 2mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ontarid 2mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ontarid 2mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ontarid 2mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ontarid 2mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ontarid 2mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Ontarid 2mg for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
- It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.
- It is given as an injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Ondansetron. [Updated 2019 Feb 7].
- Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 285
- MedlinePlus. Ondansetron.