Emstal OD
Emstal OD Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, Nausea
About Emstal OD Products
Emstal OD Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Emstal OD are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Emstal OD Products work
Ondansetron 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.
Patient Concerns about Emstal OD Products
Frequently asked questions about Emstal OD Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. How quickly does Emstal OD Tablet work?
Emstal OD Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
Q. What are the side effects of Emstal OD Tablet?
The most common side effects of Emstal OD Tablet are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
Q. When should you take Emstal OD Tablet?
Emstal OD Tablet should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Emstal OD Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Q. Is Emstal OD Tablet a steroid?
No, Emstal OD Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emstal OD Tablet is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Q. Does Emstal OD Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Emstal OD Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Emstal OD Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.