DERON Tablet 10's

Introduction About DERON TABLET

DERON TABLET is used to provide relief from sensation of nausea and vomiting. It
contains a medicine called Ondansetron which is an anti-emetic medicine. It
reduces the nausea and vomiting sensation by blocking the vomiting centres of
the brain.

Before taking DERON TABLET, inform your doctor if you have severe constipation,
heart or liver problems, imbalance with the levels of salts in the blood, such
as potassium, sodium and magnesium or if you have been scheduled for any
surgery.

Consult your doctor before taking DERON TABLET if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding.

The dose of DERON TABLET will depends on the age, body weight and disease
condition of your child. Dosage adjustment is not required in elderly patients,
hence consult your doctor before taking DERON TABLET.

The most common side effects of taking DERON TABLET includes headache, flushing
and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these above symptoms gets worse.

Uses Of DERON TABLET

• Management of nausea and vomiting

How DERON TABLET Works

DERON TABLET is anti-emetic medicine which works by blocking the action of
serotonin, a natural substance in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Specifically, it targets the 5-HT3 receptors in the brain and the
gastrointestinal tract. By inhibiting these receptors, ondansetron effectively
reduces the signals that lead to nausea and vomiting, providing relief to
patients undergoing treatments that can induce these symptoms.

How to use DERON TABLET

Take DERON TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without
food.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow DERON TABLET with a glass of water. Do not
crush or chew the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of
water as mentioned in the label. Consume the medicine immediately after
reconstitution.

For Oral Disintegrating strips: Place the medicine directly on your tongue
and allow it to dissolve. For fast-dissolving strips, place the strip on your
tongue or the inside of your cheek.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection.

Side Effects Of DERON TABLET

Common Side Effects of DERON TABLET:

• headache
• flushing (feeling of warmth)
• constipation
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorPregnant women should only use DERON TABLET if prescribed by a doctor, after
assessing the benefits and risks.

!### Breastfeeding

Consult your doctorLimited data is available on the use of ondansetron during breastfeeding. While
no harmful effects have been reported in breastfed infants, ondansetron is
excreted in breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding mothers should consult a
doctor before using this medicine as a precaution.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or uneasy after taking
DERON TABLET.

!### Liver

Use with CautionDERON TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.
Consult your doctor before taking DERON TABLET.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take DERON TABLET if you are allergic to ondansetron, gr
palonosetron or to any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionDERON TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as
uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias) or congestive heart failure.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredDERON TABLET can be used in children if prescribed by the physician.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Monitoring requiredDERON TABLET can be used in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

Others

Before taking DERON TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have a blockage in your gut
• have problems with the levels of salts in the blood (such as potassium, sodium and magnesium)
• are intolerant to some sugars (Ex. lactose intolerance)

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking DERON TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the
following medicine:

• apomorphine (used to manage Parkinson’s disease)
• Antiepile
• Anti-TB agent (Ex. rifampicin)
• Pain killers (such as tramadol, methadone)
• Antipsychotic agents (Ex. haloperidol)
• Cardiac agents (Ex. amiodarone) and/or high blood pressure (Ex. atenolol, timolol)
• cancer medicines (Ex. doxorubicin, daunorubicin, monoclonal, trastuzumab)
• Antibiotics (such as erythromycin, ketoconazole)
• Antidepressants, Sedatives, Anxiolytics (ex. fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, venlafaxine, duloxetine escitalopram)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DERON TABLET, consult your
doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Ondansetron
Pharmacological Category	:	Serotonin antagonist
Therapeutic Indication	:	Nausea and Vomiting
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Dispersible Tablet, Syrup, Suspension, Oral strips, Lozenges, Pastille

FAQs About DERON TABLET

Q: Is DERON TABLET a chemo drug?

A: No, it is not a chemo drug. It belongs to a group of medicines called
serotonin antagonists and used to manage side effects caused due to
chemotherapy.

Q: What DERON TABLET is used for?

A: DERON TABLET is used to manage nausea and vomiting caused by medical
managements like chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery.

Q: For how long should you take DERON TABLET?

A: Your doctor will advise you on how long you should continue to take DERON
TABLET. Consult your doctor from time to time to review your management and
assess your symptoms.

Q: What happens if you take more DERON TABLET than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DERON TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Q: What side effects are seen with DERON TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking DERON TABLET are headaches, flushing
(feeling of warmth), constipation. Consult your doctor if above side effects got
worse.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count