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Vomikind is a prescription medicine that is available as a Strips, Injection, Tablet, Syrup, Sachet. It is typically used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vomikind. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vomikind as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Vomikind normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Vomikind has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Vomikind related warnings talks about Vomikind'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 Vomikind since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vomikind are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Vomikind 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 Vomikind is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Vomikind 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 Vomikind safe for pregnant women?
Vomikind is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Vomikind safe during breastfeeding?
Vomikind has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vomikind on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Vomikind on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vomikind on the Liver?
Vomikind 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 Vomikind on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Vomikind. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Vomikind 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 Vomikind unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vomikind habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vomikind is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vomikind you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vomikind only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Vomikind in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Vomikind
Taking Vomikind with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomikind
Consumption of alcohol and Vomikind together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Vomikind is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
No, Vomikind is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Yes, Vomikind is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Vomikind can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.
Yes, Vomikind 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.
Vomikind 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.
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