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Ondiron 2 MG Drops

Manufactured byBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
ContainsOndansetron
Description
Ondiron 2 MG Drops is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy in children. It works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. This medicine starts to work in 1 to 2 hours. The ondansetron oral drops may be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. If this medicine is vomited within one hour of taking it, then the dose maybe has to be repeated. Common side effects of Ondiron 2 MG Drops are constipation, dry mouth and dizziness. Do not use this medicine in patients who are previously allergic to it. Inform the doctor if the patient has any disease conditions like liver disease, heart failure, slow heartbeats, electrolyte imbalance, stomach or intestine blockage disorders before using this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ondiron 2 MG Drops

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ondiron 2 MG Drops

  • Fast or slow or irregular heartbeat
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Painful urination
  • Chills
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness

Uses of Ondiron 2 MG Drops

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 onset of action for ondansetron drops can be observed within 2 hours of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of ondansetron drops lasts for a duration of 12 to 28 hours.
  • 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 tendencies were reported for Ondiron 2 MG Drops
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ondiron 2 MG Drops is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ondiron 2 MG Drops is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

Avoid using Ondiron 2 MG Drops in patients who are previously allergic to it. Allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention in case of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ondiron 2 MG Drops is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

Ondiron 2 MG Drops is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Intestinal obstruction

Use Ondiron 2 MG Drops cautiously in patients with intestinal obstruction diseases such as colon cancer, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis because this medicine can delay the time for food to move through the entire intestine (bowel transit time).

Serotonin syndrome

Serotonin syndrome is a condition where the body produces too much of a chemical called serotonin. This occurs when you take medicines that cause high levels of serotonin in your body. This chemical helps the brain cells and nerve cells to communicate with each other. But too much serotonin causes extreme nerve cell activity and serious symptoms. Caution should be taken when Ondiron 2 MG Drops is used along with other same class of medications like granisetron, dolasetron, etc., as it may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

Electrolyte imbalances

Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood should be corrected before starting treatment with Ondiron 2 MG Drops.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose with Ondiron 2 MG Drops.
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

Amitriptyline

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Amiodarone

Apomorphine

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

Ondiron 2 MG Drops may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.

Liver Disease

The primary conversion of Ondiron 2 MG Drops to its active form happens in the liver. Therefore patients with liver diseases need special consideration while using Ondiron 2 MG Drops.
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/Administer Ondiron 2 MG Drops as instructed by your doctor. Do not take/administer in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ondansetron drops for infants should only be used upon a doctor's recommendation.
Miscelleneous

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

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ondiron 2 MG Drops works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiemetics, 5HT3 receptor antagonists

Schedule

Schedule H

Go.drugbank.com. 2021. Ondansetron | Drugbank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 11 January 2021].

https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00904>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ondansetron. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 11 January 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ondansetron>
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Feb 2021

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