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Emnil 8 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The right dosage of Emnil 8 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emnil 8 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emnil 8 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Emnil 8 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Emnil 8 Injection related warnings talks about Emnil 8 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emnil 8 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Emnil 8 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Emnil 8 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Emnil 8 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Emnil 8 Injection 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emnil 8 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Emnil 8 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Emnil is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Emnil 8 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Emnil has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Emnil 8 Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Emnil does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emnil 8 Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Emnil. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Emnil 8 Injection on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Emnil. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Emnil 8 Injection 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 Emnil 8 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emnil 8 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Emnil 8 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Emnil 8 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Emnil 8 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Emnil 8 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emnil 8 Injection
Taking Emnil 8 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emnil 8 Injection
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Emnil 8 Injection as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Emnil 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.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Emnil on your own. Discontinuing Emnil may lead to unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as excessive vomiting. You must speak to your doctor first as this will help you to take an informed decision.
Emnil 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.
Emnil belongs to a class of compounds known as 5 -HT3 receptor antagonists. It blocks the action of serotonin completely at the 5-HT3 receptor sites present in our brain (vomiting centre) which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
Emnil is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Emnil has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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