Iondan
Iondan Products are primarily used for
Nausea, Vomiting
About Iondan Products
Iondan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Iondan are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Iondan 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 Iondan Products
Frequently asked questions about Iondan Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. How quickly does Iondan Injection work?
Iondan Injection 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 Iondan Injection?
The most common side effects of Iondan Injection 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. Is Iondan Injection a steroid?
No, Iondan Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Iondan Injection 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 Iondan Injection work for seasickness?
No, Iondan Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Iondan Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.