Onvin 20mg Injection
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Ondansetron (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Onvin 20mg Injection 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
Onvin 20mg Injection 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.
How it works
Onvin 20mg 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 Onvin 20mg 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. Take small nourishing snacks throughout the day and 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 Onvin 20mg Injection start working?
Onvin 20mg Injection begins to show its effects within half an hour to 2 hours after administration. It rapidly dissolves into the bloodstream.
What are the possible side effects of Onvin 20mg Injection?
Common side effects of Onvin 20mg Injection include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache. These usually subside on their own with time. However, consult your doctor if any of these persist or cause concern.
Is Onvin 20mg Injection a steroid?
No, Onvin 20mg Injection is not a steroid; it is an antiemetic and does not fall under the category of steroids. It works as a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist to treat nausea and vomiting related to surgery or cancer chemotherapy.
Does Onvin 20mg Injection work for seasickness?
No, Onvin 20mg Injection does not have an effect on seasickness. It is not designed to target the nausea associated with motion sickness.
