welsetron 8mg inj 5's

Highlights

• This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.
• It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery.

Description

Welsetron 8mg inj 5'S

• Consist of ondansetron HCl.
• It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Directions For Use

• To prevent nausea from chemotherapy ondansetron is mixed in a solution and given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor usually over 15 minutes. 

Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before receiving this medication.

Precautions

• Before using ondansetron tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other serotonin blockers (such as granisetron); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of: irregular heartbeat, liver disease, stomach/intestinal problems (such as recent abdominal surgery, ileus, swelling).
• Ondansetron may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.