Integron Injection

Short Description

Integron Injection is an anti-emetic medicine used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Integron Injection is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should be taken as advised by the doctor. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain or reaction, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Injection site pain or reaction Headache Constipation Diarrhea Weakness

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Integron Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Integron 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

Integron 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 Dextropropoxyphene Nalbuphine Pentazocine

Integron Injection is an antiemetic medication that 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.

You have been prescribed Integron Injection for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Integron Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose. Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.