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