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Emiron is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Emiron depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emiron can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Emiron are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Emiron has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Emiron has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emiron related warnings section.
Emiron is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Emiron have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Emiron have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emiron is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emiron is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Emiron safe for pregnant women?
Emiron is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Emiron safe during breastfeeding?
Emiron may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Emiron on the Kidneys?
Emiron is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Emiron on the Liver?
Emiron can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Emiron on the Heart?
Emiron can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Emiron should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emiron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emiron habit forming or addictive?
Emiron does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Emiron as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Emiron only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emiron is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emiron
It is safe to take Emiron with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emiron
Consumption of alcohol and Emiron together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Emiron is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
Yes, Emiron is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Emiron can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.
Yes, Emiron can cause constipation. Some of the other side effects are a headache and dizziness. Constipation is a debilitating disorder which can be prevented by drinking a lot of water, eating more of fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, taking probiotic food, and avoiding dairy products.
Emiron is a brand name for ondansetron. It belongs to a class of compounds known as serotonin type 3 receptor antagonists. It is available in the form of tablet and injection. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by anti-cancer drugs, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent post-surgical nausea and vomiting.
Yes, Emiron may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zofran® (ondansetron hydrochloride)