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