Ondapel
Ondapel Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, Nausea
About Ondapel Products
Ondapel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ondapel are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Ondapel 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 Ondapel Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondapel Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. What is Ondapel Oral Solution used for?
Ondapel Oral Solution is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, your child’s doctor may ask you to give Ondapel Oral Solution to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Ondapel Oral Solution is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Ondapel Oral Solution to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.
Q. What if my child takes too much Ondapel Oral Solution?
Ondapel Oral Solution is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Ondapel Oral Solution can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.
Q. How should Ondapel Oral Solution be stored?
Ondapel Oral Solution should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Ondapel Oral Solution?
Usually, it is advised not to give Ondapel Oral Solution along with antidepressant medicines, apomorphine, anti-migraine medicines, painkillers, heart medicines, and antibiotics like linezolid. But, it is ideal to speak to your child’s doctor before coming to any conclusion. So, narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor and follow their advice strictly.
Q. In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.
Q. My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Ondapel Oral Solution along with it?
Avoid combining Ondapel Oral Solution with such medicines because concomitant use of Ondapel Oral Solution with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.