Themiset 75mg Injection
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Product introduction
Themiset 75mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy.
Themiset 75mg 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 the appropriate dose of the medicine 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. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, 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.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
Themiset 75mg 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 the appropriate dose of the medicine 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. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, 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.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.
Side effects of Themiset Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Themiset
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Themiset Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Themiset Injection works
Themiset 75mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Themiset 75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Themiset 75mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Themiset 75mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Themiset 75mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Themiset 75mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Themiset 75mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Themiset 75mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Themiset 75mg Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Themiset Injection?
If you miss a dose of Themiset 75mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Themiset 75mg Injection for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Themiset 75mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Isoquinoline and Quinuclidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Themiset with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
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Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
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Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
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Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Factors such as o
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
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FAQs
How quickly does Themiset 75mg Injection work?
Themiset 75mg Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Themiset 75mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Themiset 75mg Injection are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.
Is Themiset 75mg Injection a steroid?
No, Themiset 75mg Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Themiset 75mg Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Does Themiset 75mg Injection work for seasickness?
No, Themiset 75mg Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Themiset 75mg Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Marketer details
Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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