Emeset Injection 4ml
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Ondansetron (2mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Emeset Injection 4ml is an antiemetic medicine used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions, surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Emeset Injection 4ml is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Injection site pain Headache Constipation
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Emeset Injection 4ml does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
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.
Pregnancy Warning
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.
Interacting Medicines
Codeine Dextropropoxyphene Nalbuphine Pentazocine
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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Emeset Injection 4ml for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is given as an injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor. Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration. It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.
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 begins showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Emeset Injection 4ml?
Common side effects of Emeset Injection 4ml include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache. These side effects are usually mild and resolve on their own with time. Consult your doctor if these persist or cause concern.
Is Emeset Injection 4ml a steroid?
No, Emeset Injection 4ml is an antiemetic and not a steroid. It is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting that can occur 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 a minimal effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
