Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Leaflet ONDANSETRON ACCORD 4mg injection / infusion solution in pre-filled syringe
- Product code:
- W67338001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- nausea and vomiting
- Route of administration:
- injectable / infusion
- Substance:
- ondansetron (antiemetic)
- ATC
- A04AA01 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Antiemetics and antinauseants | Antiemetics and antinauseants | Serotonin (5ht3) antagonists
Precautions:
Ondansetron is a medication used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. It belongs to the class of 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonists, working by blocking these receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing the reflex of nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is administered in the form of tablets, oral solution, or injections, depending on the patient's needs. It is effective in preventing both acute and delayed nausea associated with cancer treatments or postoperative care.
Common side effects include headache, constipation, fatigue, or dizziness. In rare cases, it may cause allergic reactions or heart rhythm disturbances. It is important to use ondansetron as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and patients with heart conditions or those taking other medications should inform their doctor to avoid potential interactions.
Ondansetron is administered in the form of tablets, oral solution, or injections, depending on the patient's needs. It is effective in preventing both acute and delayed nausea associated with cancer treatments or postoperative care.
Common side effects include headache, constipation, fatigue, or dizziness. In rare cases, it may cause allergic reactions or heart rhythm disturbances. It is important to use ondansetron as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and patients with heart conditions or those taking other medications should inform their doctor to avoid potential interactions.
General data about ONDANSETRON ACCORD 4mg
- Substance:
- ondansetron
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-03-2021
- Product code:
- W67338001
- Concentration:
- 4mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- injection / infusion solution in pre-filled syringe
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for ondansetron
Concentrations available for ondansetron
- 0.08mg/ml
- 0.16mg/ml
- 2mg/ml
- 2mg/ml-2ml
- 2mg/ml-4ml
- 4mg
- 4mg/2ml
- 8mg
- 8mg/4ml