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Nav Benefits & Uses

Nav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Nav Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy

Nav Related Warnings

Is the use of Nav safe for pregnant women?

Nav is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Nav safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Nav as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Nav on the Kidneys?

Using Nav does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nav on the Liver?

Nav may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Nav on the Heart?

Nav may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Nav with Other Drugs

Nav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tramadol

Sotalol

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Asenapine

Nav Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nav unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Nav

Is this Nav habit forming or addictive?

Nav is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nav can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Nav is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Nav in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Nav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nav

Taking Nav with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nav

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nav as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Nav

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Nav?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Nav is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Nav 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Nav be taken with pantoprazole?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nav can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Nav cause drowsiness?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Nav 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Nav?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, it is safe to take Nav for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Nav, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Nav work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Nav 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.