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Eme OD 0.5 mg Tablet

Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsPalonosetron
Description
Eme OD 0.5 mg Tablet is an antiemetic drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It works by blocking the action of a natural substance that causes nausea and vomiting. This medicine is usually taken 30 to 60 minutes prior to the start of chemotherapy.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Eme OD 0.5 mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Difficulty with bowel movements
  • Dry mouth
  • Chills
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest discomfort
  • Dizziness

Uses of Eme OD 0.5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to palonosetron or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting since the safety and efficacy of use for this indication are not clinically established.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Tramadol

Azithromycin

Clozapine

Tacrolimus

Dextromethorphan

Ibutilide

Disease interactions

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine blocks the action of certain natural substances that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiemetics, 5HT3 receptor antagonists

Schedule

Schedule H

Palonosetron [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 24 June 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Palonosetron

Palonosetron - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 10 January 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00377
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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Jun 2020

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