Category: Medicines

Ontruzant – Trastuzumab uses, dose and side effects

Ontruzant contains the active substance trastuzumab, which is a monoclonal antibody . Monoclonal antibodies are attached to specific proteins or antigens . Trastuzumab is designed to bind selectively to an antigen called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 ( HER2 ). HER2 is found in large amounts on the surface of certain cancer cells and then stimulates cell growth. When Ontruzant binds to HER2 , the growth of the cancer cells is stopped and it leads to their death.

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Ontozry – Cenobamate Uses, Dose And Side Effects

Ontozry is suggested for adult patients with epilepsy who have not been adequately controlled despite a history of treatment with at least 2 anti-epileptic medicinal products.

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Onpattro – Patisiran uses, dose and side effects

Onpattro is a drug that treats a hereditary disease called hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis, Skellefte’s disease).

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Onivyde Pegylated Liposomal – Irinotecan uses, dose and side effects

ONIVYDE pegylated liposomal is a cancer drug that contains the active substance irinotecan. This active substance is found in small fat particles called liposomes .

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Onglyza – Saxagliptin uses, dose and side effects

Onglyza contains the active substance saxagliptin, which belongs to a group of medicines called ‘oral diabetes medicines’ (ie oral diabetes medicines). They work by helping to control your blood sugar levels.

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Ondexxya – Andexane alfa uses, dose and side effects

Ondexxya contains the active substance andexane alfa. It eliminates the effects of certain blood-thinning ( anticoagulant ) medicines called factor Xa inhibitors (apixaban or rivaroxaban). Factor Xa inhibitors are given to prevent blood clots in the blood vessels. Your doctor may decide to give you Ondexxya to quickly eliminate the effects of the blood-thinning medicine in a life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding situation.

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Ondansetron Teva – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Teva belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics that prevent nausea and vomiting.

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Ondansetron Orifarm – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Orifarm belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. Ondansetron inhibits the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Serotonin causes nausea and vomiting.

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Ondansetron STADA – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Stada contains a medicine called ondansetron. This belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics (medicines for nausea and vomiting).

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Ondansetron Hexal – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Hexal is given prophylactically and as a treatment for nausea and vomiting in connection with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery.

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Ondansetron Hameln – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Hameln belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics, medicines for nausea and vomiting. Some treatments with cancer drugs ( chemotherapy ) and radiation therapy can cause nausea or vomiting. You may also feel nauseous and vomit after an operation. Ondansetron Hameln may help reduce these effects.

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Ondansetron Fresenius Kabi – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Fresenius Kabi belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics, which are medicines for nausea and vomiting. Some medical treatments with cancer treatment ( chemotherapy ) or radiation therapy may make you nauseous or cause vomiting. Even after surgery, you may feel sick or vomit. Ondansetron Fresenius Kabi can help counteract or stop these symptoms.

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Ondansetron Bluefish – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Bluefish belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. Ondansetron inhibits the effect of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Serotonin causes nausea and vomiting.

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Ondansetron Aurobindo – Ondansetron (as hydrochloride) uses, dose and side effects

This medicine contains ondansetron, which belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics, which are medicines for nausea and vomiting.

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Ondansetron Accord – Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects

Ondansetron Accord contains the active substance ondansetron, which belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics.

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Oncovin – Vincristine sulphate uses, dose and side effects

Oncovin contains the active substance vincristine sulphate. Oncovin is a cancer drug used in combination with other cancer drugs in the treatment of leukemia (blood cancer), malignant lymphoma (lymph node cancer) and small cell lung cancer . It works by inhibiting cell division.

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OncoTICE – Immunostimulatory medicines uses, dose and side effects

OncoTICE belongs to a group of medicines called immunostimulatory medicines. These drugs stimulate certain parts of the immune system.

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Oncaspar – Pegaspar gas uses, dose and side effects

Oncaspar contains pegaspar gas, which is an enzyme (asparaginase) that breaks down asparagine, an important building block of protein that is necessary for cell survival. Normal cells can produce their own asparagine while some cancer cells cannot. Oncaspar lowers asparagine levels in blood cancer cells and prevents the cancer cells from growing.

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Onbrez Breezhaler – Indacaterol uses, dose and side effects

Onbrez Breezhaler contains the active substance indacaterol, which belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. When you inhale the medicine, it relaxes the muscles in the small airways of the lungs. This helps to open the airways so that it is easier to breathe in and out.

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Omnitrope – Somatropin uses, dose and side effects

Omnitrope is a recombinant human growth hormone (also called somatropin). It has the same structure as natural human growth hormone needed for bones and muscles to grow. It also contributes to the development of fat and muscle tissue in the right amounts. It is recombinant , meaning it is not made from human or animal tissue .

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Omniscan – Gadodiamide uses, dose and side effects

Omniscan is a contrast agent used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of the brain or spinal cord, as well as in whole body examinations such as the head and neck region, the thoracic cavity including the heart, extremities (arms and legs), organs in the abdominal cavity ( prostate , bladder and abdomen ) . liver), kidney, female breast, musculoskeletal system and blood vessels.

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