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Speronden Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The optimal dosage of Speronden Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Speronden Syrup as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Speronden Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Speronden Syrup's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Speronden Syrup'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 Speronden Syrup since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Speronden Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Speronden Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Speronden Syrup, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Speronden Syrup 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 Speronden Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Speronden without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Speronden Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Speronden has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Speronden Syrup on the Kidneys?
Speronden is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Speronden Syrup on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Speronden. 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 Speronden Syrup on the Heart?
Speronden may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Speronden Syrup 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 Speronden Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Speronden Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Speronden Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Speronden Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Speronden Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Speronden Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Speronden Syrup
You can take Speronden Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Speronden Syrup
Taking alcohol with Speronden Syrup can be dangerous.
No, Speronden is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Speronden 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.
Yes, Speronden 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 Speronden. 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.
No, Speronden 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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