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