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Ondewar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The optimal dosage of Ondewar is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ondewar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ondewar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ondewar's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Ondewar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency must refrain from the use of Ondewar since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ondewar contraindications section.
Additionally, Ondewar may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ondewar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ondewar 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 |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ondewar safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ondewar in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ondewar safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ondewar for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ondewar on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ondewar on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondewar on the Liver?
Ondewar 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.
What is the effect of Ondewar on the Heart?
Ondewar 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.
Ondewar 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 Ondewar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondewar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ondewar is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ondewar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ondewar should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ondewar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ondewar
Taking Ondewar with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondewar
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ondewar as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Ondewar. 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, Ondewar can be taken for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting a lot of people. It causes gas, abdominal discomfort and changes in the bowel movement like diarrhea or constipation. The disease can be controlled by altering the diet and eating more of fibre and less of fats, alcohol, caffeine and spicy food. Increasing physical activity and reducing stress can also help greatly.
No, Ondewar should not be ideally taken with tramadol as the action of both the drugs decreases upon concomitant use. Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Ondewar on your own. Discontinuing Ondewar 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.
Ondewar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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