Pregnancy Interaction

• When used with a doctor's advice, it is generally safe to use during pregnancy (Category B).
• Often given to women who are pregnant and throwing up, especially after the first trimester.
• Be careful when using it in the first trimester because there isn't enough research to say for sure if it can cause heart or palate problems in the fetus.
• Thought to be safe while breastfeeding because very little goes to the baby.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Ondem 8 mg MD?

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

Gastroenteritis

Food poisoning

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Recovery after surgery

Vomiting during pregnancy (doctor-recommended)

Q2. What are the benefits of MD (Mouth Dissolving)?

The tablet dissolves right away on the tongue, which is helpful for:

Kids

Old people

People who can't swallow pills

People who throw up quickly after taking drugs

Q3. How quickly does it work?

Most of the time, relief starts in 30 minutes.

Q4. Does it make you sleepy?

No. Ondansetron does not make you sleepy.

Q5. Is it okay to take it with food?

Yes, you can eat it or not.

Q6. Is it okay to use it every day?

usage only when necessary or as directed; not for long-term daily usage.

Q7. Is it safe for kids?

Yes, however the dose depends on how much you weigh and what your doctor says.

Expert Advice

• Put the MD pill on your tongue; it will dissolve right away without water.
• If you are using it to stop vomiting from gastroenteritis, make sure you drink enough water (ORS is suggested).
• Don't take more than the doctor says; large amounts can mess with your heart rhythm.
• Stay away from medicines that change the QT interval (heart rhythm).
• Only pregnant women should use this with their doctor's permission.
• Helpful when the patient is throwing up a lot and can't keep oral medications down.

 Side Effects

• Common Side Effects:
• Pain in the head
• Constipation
• A little dizzy
• Being tired
• Feeling warm or flushed
• Pain in the stomach
• Serious yet Uncommon Side Effects:
• QT prolongation, or an irregular heartbeat
• Fainting
• Trouble breathing
• Very bad allergic reactions
• Vision that is blurry for a short time
• If you get severe dizziness, chest discomfort, or palpitations, get medical help right once.

 How it works

• Ondem 8 mg MD has Ondansetron in it, which blocks 5-HT3 receptors.
• Stops serotonin, a hormone that makes you feel sick and throw up.
• Works on the intestines and the part of the brain that makes you throw up.
• Offers substantial and long-lasting relief from vomiting that is moderate to severe.

Medicine Interaction

• Big Drug Interactions:
• Medicines for heart rhythm (Amiodarone, Sotalol)
• Antipsychotics
• SSRIs and SNRIs (Sertraline, Escitalopram)
• Macrolide antibiotics, like Azithromycin
• Tramadol (lessens the pain-relief effect)
• Anti-epileptics
• Linezolid
• Interactions between diseases:
• Problems with the heart's beat
• Very bad liver illness
• Low potassium or magnesium
• Seizure problems
• Phenylketonuria (in flavored MD forms)

 How to Use

• Put one MD tablet on your tongue; it will dissolve right away, so you don't need water.
• 8 mg is the usual amount, however you can take it as needed or as directed.
• Unless your doctor tells you to, don't take more than three tablets (24 mg) a day.
• You can take the same dose again if you throw up within an hour of taking the medication.
• If you miss a planned dose, take it when you remember, but don't take it again.

 Uses / Indications

• Nausea and vomiting because of:
• Food poisoning
• Gastroenteritis
• Fever
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Recovery after surgery
• Vomiting during pregnancy (with a doctor's help)
• Vomiting caused by drugs