
Emeset Injection 4ml
Ondansetron (2mg/ml)
by Cipla Ltd
ampoule of 4 ml Injection
About this medicine
Emeset Injection 4ml 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. Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Nausea
- Vomiting
Benefits
In treatment of Nausea
Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
How it works
Emeset Injection 4ml 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
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
Safety advice
- AlcoholSAFE
- Consuming alcohol with Emeset Injection 4ml does not cause any harmful side effects.
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Emeset Injection 4ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Emeset Injection 4ml does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Emeset Injection 4ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Emeset Injection 4ml in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Emeset Injection 4ml, 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
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Carbazole Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
- Action Class
- Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does Emeset Injection 4ml work?
Emeset Injection 4ml 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 Emeset Injection 4ml?
The most common side effects of Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
Is Emeset Injection 4ml a steroid?
No, Emeset Injection 4ml is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emeset Injection 4ml 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.
Does Emeset Injection 4ml work for seasickness?
No, Emeset Injection 4ml does not work for seasickness. This is because Emeset Injection 4ml has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Salt composition
- Ondansetron (2mg/ml)
- Pack
- ampoule of 4 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
