LEOSETRON 4mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET

LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding.

The dose of LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET.

The most common side effects of taking LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET includes headache,
flushing and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these above symptoms
gets worse.

Uses Of LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET

• Management of nausea and vomiting

How LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET Works

LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET

Take LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or
without food.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET:

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

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorPregnant women should only use LEOSETRON 4MG 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
LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET.

!### Liver

Use with CautionLEOSETRON 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Consult your doctor before taking LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to ondansetron, gr
or palonosetron or to any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionLEOSETRON 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases
such as uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias) or congestive heart failure.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredLEOSETRON 4MG TABLET can be used in children if prescribed by the physician.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Monitoring requiredLEOSETRON 4MG TABLET can be used in elderly patients if prescribed by the
physician.

Others

Before taking LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET

Q: Is LEOSETRON 4MG 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 LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET is used for?

A: LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET is used to manage nausea and vomiting caused by medical
managements like chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery.

Q: For how long should you take LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET?

A: Your doctor will advise you on how long you should continue to take LEOSETRON
4MG TABLET. Consult your doctor from time to time to review your management and
assess your symptoms.

Q: What happens if you take more LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET than your required dose?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Q: What side effects are seen with LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking LEOSETRON 4MG TABLET are headaches,
flushing (feeling of warmth), constipation. Consult your doctor if above side
effects got worse.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count