Emigo 8mg Injection
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Ondansetron (8mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Emigo 8mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Emigo 8mg Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. 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.
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 Emigo 8mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Emigo 8mg Injection 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
Emigo 8mg Injection 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 Dextropropoxyphine Nalbuphine Pentazocine
How it works
Emigo 8mg Injection 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 Emigo 8mg Injection 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.
