O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml
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About O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit, while vomiting is the natural response of the body to expel the stomach contents from the mouth forcefully.
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml contains Ondansetron, which works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.
In some cases, O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml may cause headache, constipation, a feeling of warmth or flushing, redness, and irritation at the site of injection. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. It should be given to children only in doses advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight or body surface area. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must inform your doctor before taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml.
Uses of O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by various medical conditions. The detailed uses of O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml are as follows:
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) : O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml is used in adults and children to prevent and manage nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.
- Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV): O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml helps prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery.
- Radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: In adults receiving radiation treatment for cancer, O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml is used to reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting associated with therapy.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml will be administered by the doctor.
- Do not self-administer.
Key Benefits
- O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml contains Ondansetron that blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain.
- Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults and children, as well as after surgery.
- Additionally, O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiotherapy for cancer in adults.
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Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Ondansetron, Palanosetron, Granisetron, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml should be given to children only in doses as advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight or body surface area.
- O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor.
- If you have problems with levels of sodium, magnesium, and potassium salts in your blood, inform your doctor before taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy and low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy to digest. Avoid eating overly sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
- Drink any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food.
- If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
Breast Feeding
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If you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml usually does not affect your driving ability. However, do not drive if you feel any discomfort.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml should be used in children only in doses advised by the doctor based on child’s body weight or body surface area.
Heart
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml may be used in heart patients but requires caution due to risk of QT prolongation. ECG monitoring is advised to prevent serious arrhythmias, especially in those with existing cardiac conditions.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml can be used in geriatric patients, but with caution. Older adults may be more sensitive to side effects like QT prolongation, so ECG monitoring is often recommended during treatment.
FAQs
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting center (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.
You are not recommended to take erythromycin with O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml.
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. However, inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.
Yes, O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. O-Set 8 mg Injection 5 x 4 ml blocks serotonin (a chemical) action which is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.
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