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