Pregnancy Interaction

• Generally safe to use throughout pregnancy (Category B) if a doctor says it's okay.
• Often given to pregnant women who are feeling sick and throwing up a lot (particularly after the first trimester).
• Use with caution in the first trimester because there have been reports of rare risks of fetal heart abnormalities or cleft palate (although these have not been proved).
• Safe to use when breastfeeding, with very little medication transfer into milk.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is the Ondem 8 mg Tablet used for?

It is used to treat moderate to severe nausea and vomiting caused by:

Gastroenteritis

Poisoning from food

After surgery

Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy

Pregnancy (as directed by a doctor)

Q2: How quickly does Ondem 8 mg work?

It starts working in 30 minutes and lasts for 8 to 12 hours.

Q3. Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?

Yes. You can take it with or without food.

Q4. Does it make you sleepy?

No. Ondansetron does not make you sleepy.

Q5. Is it safe for kids to consume Ondem 8 mg?

This strength is normally for older children or adults. A doctor must decide how much medicine to give a child.

Q6: Is it okay to take it every day?

Only use as needed or as directed. Not for usage over a lengthy period of time.

Q7. Is it safe to take after throwing up?

Yes. If you throw up within an hour of taking the medication, you can take it again.

Expert Advice

• If you throw up a lot, take it 30 minutes before eating.
• Don't take too much; high amounts can change how your heart beats.
• If you have gastroenteritis and are throwing up, make sure to drink plenty of water.
• Under supervision, it is safe for pregnant women.
• Don't mix with drugs that make the QT interval longer.
• Always follow your doctor's recommendations when using these drugs with chemotherapy.

Side Effects

• Common Side Effects:
• Pain in the head
• Constipation
• A little upset stomach
• Feeling warm
• Being tired
• Feeling dizzy
• Rare but serious side effects:
• QT prolongation, or an irregular heartbeat
• Fainting
• Vision that is blurry (for a short time)
• Allergic symptoms include rashes, swelling, and trouble breathing.
• Very bad dizziness
• If you get severe dizziness, fainting, or difficulties breathing, get medical help right away.

 How it works

• Ondem 8 mg has Ondansetron in it, which blocks 5-HT3 receptors.
• Stops serotonin, the neurotransmitter that makes you throw up, from working.
• It works on the intestines and the part of the brain that makes you vomit.
• Works well to stop strong nausea and vomiting.

Medicine Interaction

• Interactions between drugs:
• Medicines for heart rhythm (Amiodarone, Sotalol)
• Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, and Tricyclics)
• Antipsychotics
• Azithromycin is an antibiotic.
• Tramadol (makes it less effective)
• Anti-epileptics
• Linezolid
• Interactions between diseases:
• Problems with heart rhythm
• Problems with the liver
• Low amounts of potassium and magnesium
• Seizure disorders
• Phenylketonuria (in flavored or ODT forms)

 How to Use

• One 8 mg pill as needed or as directed is the usual dose.
• Take with water entire.
• You can take it with or without food.
• You shouldn't take more than three tablets (24 mg) in a day unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you throw up within an hour of taking the medication, you may be able to take it again.
• If you miss a dose (for scheduled use), take it when you remember, but don't take two doses.

 Uses / indications

• Nausea and vomiting because of:
• Food poisoning
• Gastroenteritis
• Fever
• Nausea after surgery
• Vomiting caused by chemotherapy
• Vomiting caused by radiation
• Vomiting during pregnancy (with a doctor's supervision)
• Nausea caused by medication