ONDAPLUS MD 4 Disintegrating Tablet 10's

Introduction About ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET

ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding.

The dose of ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4
DISINTEGRATING TABLET.

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

Uses Of ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET

• Management of nausea and vomiting

How ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET Works

ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET

Take ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be
taken with or without food.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET

Common Side Effects of ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET:

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

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorPregnant women should only use ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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
ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET.

!### Liver

Use with CautionONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING
TABLET.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET if you are allergic to
ondansetron, gr
medicine.

!### Heart Disease

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

!### Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring requiredONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET can be used in children if prescribed by the
physician.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Monitoring requiredONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET can be used in elderly patients if
prescribed by the physician.

Others

Before taking ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4
DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET

Q: Is ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING 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 ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET is used for?

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

Q: For how long should you take ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET?

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

Q: What happens if you take more ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET than your required dose?

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

Q: What side effects are seen with ONDAPLUS MD 4 DISINTEGRATING TABLET?

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

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count