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Vegas Tablet Benefits & Uses

Vegas Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Vegas Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy

Vegas Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Vegas Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Vegas is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Vegas Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Vegas on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Vegas Tablet on the Kidneys?

Vegas is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vegas Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Vegas. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vegas Tablet on the Heart?

Vegas 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Vegas Tablet with Other Drugs

Vegas Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tramadol

Sotalol

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Asenapine

Vegas Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vegas Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vegas Tablet

Is this Vegas Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vegas Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Vegas Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Vegas Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vegas Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Vegas Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vegas Tablet

You can take Vegas Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vegas Tablet

Taking Vegas Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Vegas Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Vegas work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Vegas 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Vegas be taken with pantoprazole?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vegas can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Vegas?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Vegas cause drowsiness?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Vegas may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Vegas cause headache?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Vegas. 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.