Leaflet SETRONON 8mg / 4ml solution for injection / infusion
Product code: W43481001 Quantity: 5
Indicated for: nausea and vomiting
Route of administration: injectable / infusion
Substance: ondansetron (antiemetic)
ATC: A04AA01 (Alimentary tract and metabolism | Antiemetics and antinauseants | Serotonin (5ht3) antagonists)
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
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.
General data about SETRONON 8mg / 4ml
- Substance: ondansetron
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W43481001
- Concentration: 8mg / 4ml
- Pharmaceutical form: solution for injection / infusion
- Quantity: 5
- 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