Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Odsetron must be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not take more or less of it as it may cause side effects or disease relapse. 

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Odsetron 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, Odsetron 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.

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Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Odsetron. Apply balms and take a mild painkiller if a headache is of throbbing nature. Additionally, headaches can be prevented by doing yoga and meditation, by keeping away from electronic gadgets and computers, by eating light food and listening to relaxing music.