Asetron 4mg Tablet DT

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Composition FOR Asetron 4mg Tablet DT

Ondansetron(4mg)

food interaction for Asetron Tablet DT

alcohol interaction for Asetron Tablet DT

pregnancy interaction for Asetron Tablet DT

lactation interaction for Asetron Tablet DT

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alcohol
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Asetron 4mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Asetron 4mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Asetron 4mg Tablet DT 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asetron 4mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Asetron 4mg Tablet DT

Ondansetron(4mg)

Asetron tablet dt uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting.

How asetron tablet dt works

Asetron 4mg Tablet DT 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.

Common side effects of asetron tablet dt

Constipation, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headache

SUBSTITUTES FOR Asetron Tablet DT

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    Rs. 5.60/Tablet DT
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    Rs. 4.52/Tablet DT
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Expert advice FOR Asetron Tablet DT

  • You have been prescribed Ondansetron for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
  • If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
  • Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.

Frequently asked questions FOR Asetron 4mg Tablet DT

Ondansetron

Q. How quickly does Asetron 4mg Tablet DT work?
Asetron 4mg Tablet DT starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
Q. What are the side effects of Asetron 4mg Tablet DT?
The most common side effects of Asetron 4mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. When should you take Asetron 4mg Tablet DT?
Asetron 4mg Tablet DT should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Asetron 4mg Tablet DT is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
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Q. Is Asetron 4mg Tablet DT a steroid?
No, Asetron 4mg Tablet DT is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Asetron 4mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. Does Asetron 4mg Tablet DT work for seasickness?
No, Asetron 4mg Tablet DT does not work for seasickness. This is because Asetron 4mg Tablet DT has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)