Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Otroy is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Otroy 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. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Otroy 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. ​

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Otroy 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. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Otroy 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.