Kapitron
Kapitron Products are primarily used for
Nausea, Vomiting
About Kapitron Products
Kapitron Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Kapitron are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Kapitron 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 Kapitron Products
Frequently asked questions about Kapitron Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. How quickly does Kapitron 4mg Tablet work?
Kapitron 4mg 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 Kapitron 4mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Kapitron 4mg 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 Kapitron 4mg Tablet?
Kapitron 4mg 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 Kapitron 4mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Q. Is Kapitron 4mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Kapitron 4mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Kapitron 4mg 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 Kapitron 4mg Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Kapitron 4mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Kapitron 4mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.