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Setronem 4 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Setronem 4 Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Setronem 4 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Setronem 4 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Setronem 4 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Setronem 4 Tablet related warnings talks about Setronem 4 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency must refrain from the use of Setronem 4 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Setronem 4 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Setronem 4 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Setronem 4 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Setronem 4 Tablet 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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Is the use of Setronem 4 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Setronem safely.
Is the use of Setronem 4 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Setronem may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Setronem 4 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Setronem is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Setronem 4 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Setronem. 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 Setronem 4 Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Setronem. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Setronem 4 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Setronem 4 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Setronem 4 Tablet has not been reported.
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 Setronem 4 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Setronem 4 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Setronem 4 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Setronem 4 Tablet
It is safe to take Setronem 4 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Setronem 4 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Setronem 4 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Setronem 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 Setronem on your own. Discontinuing Setronem 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.
Setronem 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.
Yes, Setronem 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 Setronem. 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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