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