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