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Ondar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The optimal dosage of Ondar is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ondar as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ondar 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.
It is also important to note that Ondar has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ondar related warnings talks about Ondar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ondar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ondar in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Other contraindications of Ondar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Ondar may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ondar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ondar 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 Ondar safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ondar in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ondar safe during breastfeeding?
Ondar has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ondar on the Kidneys?
Ondar is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondar on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Ondar. 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 Ondar on the Heart?
Ondar 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.
Ondar 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 Ondar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ondar is addictive.
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 Ondar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ondar only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ondar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ondar
Taking Ondar with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondar
Taking alcohol with Ondar can be dangerous.
Yes, Ondar 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.
Yes, Ondar is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Ondar. 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.
Yes, Ondar can be used for the symptom alleviation in anxiety, however, more clinical trials are needed to confirm this association. Anxiety can also be effectively managed by breathing deeply, practicing meditation, and not taking much stress. In case of severe anxiety please speak to your doctor.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Ondar on your own. Discontinuing Ondar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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