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