What is Ondem 4 Tablet?
Ondem 4 Tablet is an antiemetic medication that is commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by medical conditions such as stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting from
- Surgery
- Cancer drug therapy
- Radiotherapy
Ondem 4 Tablet can be taken with or without food and can be used alone or in combination with other medications. Depending on the reason you're taking it, your doctor will recommend an appropriate dose. The first dose is typically administered prior to the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
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- Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting: Ondem is effective in preventing and treating nausea and vomiting that occur as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer.
- Radiation Therapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting: It is also used to alleviate nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Ondem is commonly prescribed to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that occur after surgical procedures.
- Gastroenteritis: In cases of severe nausea and vomiting due to gastroenteritis (stomach flu), Ondem may be used to manage symptoms and prevent dehydration.
Ondem Side Effects
Ondem Dosage
- Ondem 4 Tablet has been prescribed for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
- It has a quick onset of action and begins working within 30 minutes.
- Take another dose if you vomit within one hour of taking a dose.
- Avoid large meals and instead opt for small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Drink water on a regular basis to avoid dehydration.
Overdose
If someone has taken an overdose of this medicine and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, seek medical advice. Never take more than what is prescribed to you by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take any dose or by mistake miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is already the time for the next dose, skip the forgotten dose. Take your next medicine dose at the regular time schedule. Do not double the dose.
Precautions
Pregnancy
Ondem-MD 4 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, as it increases the risk of a baby being born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate (splits in the upper lip). If you are pregnant, you should consult your doctor before beginning this medication.
Breastfeeding
This medication is excreted in breast milk and may harm a baby. As a result, it is best if you do not breastfeed while taking this medication.
Driving
The Ondem-MD 4 Tablet has no effect on your ability to drive. Avoid driving if you experience visual disturbances or drowsiness after taking this medication.
Alcohol
There is little information on the interaction of the Ondem-MD 4 Tablet with alcohol, but alcohol should be avoided because it can cause vomiting and nausea. It may also increase the likelihood of experiencing side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.
Kidney
In patients with kidney disease, Ondem 4 Tablet is safe to use. There is no need to adjust the dose of the Ondem 4 Tablet. However, if you have underlying kidney disease, you should notify your doctor. There is little information available for patients who are taking this medication for more than one day.
Liver
There is little data on the use of Ondem 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
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Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Interactions
- Be cautious if you are taking an Amiodarone tablet to treat irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.
- If you take Doxorubicin, Trastuzumab, antihypertensive drugs like Atenolol or Timolol, antimalarial drugs like Halofantrine, antibiotics like Erythromycin, or antifungal drugs like Ketoconazole, you may experience irregular heart rhythm.
- If you take an Emeset tablet with Apomorphine, you may experience low blood pressure and unconsciousness. Do not take it together.
- Pain relievers such as Tramadol may not work when combined with Emeset.
- When you take Citalopram or Sertraline, you may experience serotonin syndrome (symptoms such as high body temperature, irritation, shakiness, sweating, widened pupils, and diarrhea) as well as an abnormal mental state.
- Other medications, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, and rifampicin, may interfere with Emeset's action.
Ondem vs Vomikind
| Ondem | Vomikind |
|---|---|
| Ondem 4 Tablet is an antiemetic medication that is commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by medical conditions such as stomach upset. | Vomikind Syrup is a medication used to treat nausea and vomiting in children |
| It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting from surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy. | It is most commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stomach/intestinal infection. |
| The first dose is typically administered prior to the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. | Give this medicine to your child 30 minutes before the procedure to control vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Give it 1 to 2 hours before a radiotherapy session and 1 hour before surgery to prevent vomiting after these procedures. |
