Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops
Manufacturer
Ziyana Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ondansetron (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting.
Dosage Form
Oral Drops
Introduction
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops may be given before or after meals. To control vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, give this medicine to your child 30 minutes before the procedure. Give it 1 to 2 hours before a radiotherapy session and 1 hour before surgery to prevent your child from vomiting post these procedures. If your child expels out the medicine within 30 minutes of the intake, help your child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.
Quick Tips
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops effectively controls nausea and bouts of vomiting reflex in children undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions. It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes. Practice self-care measures: Give plenty of fluids to your child to avoid dehydration, Avoid giving fried and spicy food or heavy meals to your child, Ensure that your child eats slowly and in small proportions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops used for?
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops is generally given before major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, their doctor may ask you to give Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops to your child to prevent vomiting after the procedure. Apart from this, Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops is also found useful in treating vomiting caused by diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.
What if my child takes too much Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops?
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Excessive intake of Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops can sometimes cause serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.
How should Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops be stored?
Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops?
Usually, it is advised not to give Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops along with antidepressant medicines, apomorphine, anti-migraine medicines, painkillers, heart medicines, and antibiotics like linezolid. It’s best to speak to your child’s doctor before coming to any conclusion. Therefore, narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor and follow their advice strictly.
In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.
My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops along with it?
Avoid combining Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine because concomitant use of Ziyavom 2mg Oral Drops with such medicines results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
