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