Generic Zofran Tablets for Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting

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Generic Zofran Tablets (Emeset) are used to help stop the nausea and vomiting, which can occur after certain treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. They are also used for nausea and vomiting, which can occur after an operation.

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  • 1. Generic Zofran TabletsGeneric Zofran Tablets (Emeset) are used tohelp stop the nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting,which can occur after certain treatments such aschemotherapy and radiotherapy. They are alsoused for nausea and vomiting, which can occurafter an operation. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Generic Zofran TabletsActive IngredientThe active pharmaceutical ingredient presentin Generic Zofran Tablets is OndansetronHydrochloride Dihydrate. Ondansetron HClDihydrate is a white to off-white powder thatis soluble in water and normal saline. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Generic Zofran TabletsChemical Structure The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Generic Zofran TabletsIndicationsPrevention of nausea and vomitingassociated with initial and repeatcourses of emetogenic cancerchemotherapy.Prevention of postoperative nauseaand/or vomiting. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Generic Zofran TabletsDose StrengthGeneric Zofran (Emeset) is availablein tablets of 4 mg and 8 mg.Each 4 mg Emeset Tablet for oraladministration contains OndansetronHCl Dihydrate equivalent to 4 mg ofOndansetron.Each 8 mg Emeset Tablet for oraladministration contains OndansetronHCl Dihydrate equivalent to 8 mg ofOndansetron. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Generic Zofran TabletsRecommended Adult DosageEmetogenic Chemotherapy andRadiotherapy:The recommended oral dose is 8 mgone to two hours before treatment,followed by 8 mg orally 12 hours later.The recommended oral dose is 8 mg tobe taken twice daily. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Generic Zofran TabletsRecommended Adult DosagePost-Operative Nausea and Vomiting:For prevention of post-operativenausea and vomiting, therecommended oral dose is 16 mggiven one hour prior to anaesthesia. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Generic Zofran TabletsContraindicationsGeneric Zofran Tablets arecontraindicated in the following cases:The concomitant use of apomorphine withOndansetron HCl is contraindicated.Generic Zofran is contraindicated inpatients that have a hypersensitivity toOndansetron Hydrochloride or any inactiveingredient of the medicine. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Generic Zofran TabletsSide Effects of Generic Zofran TabletsThe most common side effectsof Generic Zofran in adults arediarrhea, headache, asensation of warmth or flushing,constipation, hiccups and fever. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Generic Zofran TabletsSide Effects of Generic Zofran TabletsInform your doctor immediately in case younotice any of the following rarely occurringserious side effects'wheezy' symptomsChest pain or tightness of chestChanges in the way your heat beats. In caseyou notice it beating faster or slower thannormal or if it beats irregularly or if it 'throbs' The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Generic Zofran TabletsSide Effects of Generic Zofran TabletsDisturbance in heart rhythm (sometimes causingsudden loss of consciousness)Low blood pressureFits or convulsionsSwelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth or throatwhich may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathingSkin rash, skin lumps or hivesProblems with muscles or movementThese are all serious side effects. You may needurgent medical attention. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Generic Zofran TabletsWarnings And PrecautionsHypersensitivity reactions includinganaphylaxis and bronchospasm, havebeen reported in patients who haveexhibited hypersensitivity to otherselective 5-HT3 receptor antagonists.Avoid Generic Zofran in patients withcongenital long QT syndrome. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 13. Generic Zofran TabletsOverdosageA specific antidote for OndansetronHydrochloride overdose is notavailable.Patients should be managed withappropriate supportive therapy.Hypotension and faintness occurred ina patient who took 48 mg of ZofranTablets. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 14. Generic Zofran TabletsEmeset Tablets Manufactured byCipla Ltd. IndiaFor more information click here The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland