ZITVOM MD Orally Disintegrating Tablet 10's

Introduction About ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET

ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET if you
are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The dose of ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING TABLET.

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

Uses Of ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET

• Management of nausea and vomiting

How ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET Works

ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET

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

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET

Common Side Effects of ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET:

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

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Consult your doctorPregnant women should only use ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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
ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET.

!### Liver

Use with CautionZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET should be used with caution in patients
with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking ZITVOM MD ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING TABLET.

!### Allergy

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

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 requiredZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET can be used in children if prescribed by
the physician.

!### Use In Geriatrics

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

Others

Before taking ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY
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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET

Q: Is ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET is used for?

A: ZITVOM MD ORALLY 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 ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET?

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

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

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

Q: What side effects are seen with ZITVOM MD ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLET?

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

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete blood count