{"id":19798,"date":"2022-03-17T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T11:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19798"},"modified":"2022-03-19T11:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T11:00:39","slug":"ondansetron-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/ondansetron-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Ondansetron STADA &#8211; Ondansetron uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>4 mg and 8 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>Ondansetron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Ondansetron STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ondansetron Stada contains a medicine called ondansetron.&nbsp;This belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;antiemetics&nbsp;(medicines for nausea and vomiting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ondansetron Stada is used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy (in children and adults) or radiation therapy for cancer (adults only).<\/li><li>to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery (adults only).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ondansetron contained in Ondansetron Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Ondansetron STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Ondansetron Stada if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you are taking apomorphine (used to treat&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;)<\/li><li>you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron Stada if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have ever had heart problems (eg&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;causing shortness of breath and swollen ankles)<\/li><li>you have an irregular heart rhythm (&nbsp;arrhythmia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to ondansetron-like medicines, such as granisetron or palonosetron<\/li><li>you have liver problems<\/li><li>you have a blockage or obstruction in the intestine<\/li><li>You have problems with the salt levels in your blood, such as&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;,&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Ondansetron STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This is because Ondansetron Stada can affect the way some medicines work.\u00a0Some other medicines may also affect the way Ondansetron Stada works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>carbamazepine or&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;epilepsy<\/li><li>rifampicin used to treat certain types of&nbsp;infections&nbsp;such as&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;(TB)<\/li><li>antibiotics&nbsp;such as erythromycin or&nbsp;ketoconazole<\/li><li>antiarrhythmic drugs for irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>beta blockers&nbsp;for certain heart or eye diseases, anxiety or to prevent&nbsp;migraines<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tramadol-retard-krka\/\">tramadol<\/a>, a painkiller<\/li><li>heart medicines (such as&nbsp;haloperidol&nbsp;or&nbsp;methadone&nbsp;)<\/li><li>cancer drugs (especially&nbsp;anthracyclines&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/trazimera\/\">trastuzumab<\/a>)<\/li><li>SSRIs&nbsp;(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) used to treat depression and \/ or anxiety, including&nbsp;fluoxetine&nbsp;,&nbsp;paroxetine&nbsp;,&nbsp;sertraline&nbsp;, fluvoxamine,&nbsp;citalopram&nbsp;, escitalopram<\/li><li>SNRIs&nbsp;(serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors) used to treat depression and \/ or anxiety, including&nbsp;venlafaxine&nbsp;, duloxetine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not use Ondansetron Stada during the first three months of pregnancy (first trimester).\u00a0The reason is that Ondansetron Stada may increase the risk slightly that a child is born with cleft lip and\/or\u00a0cleft palate\u00a0(opening or division in the upper lip or palate).\u00a0If you are already pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Ondansetron Stada.\u00a0If you are a woman of\u00a0childbearing potential, you may be advised to use contraception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not breast-feed if you are taking Ondansetron Stada as small amounts of the drug are excreted in breast milk.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or midwife for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There should be no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.\u00a0However, if you get any\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as dizziness, tiredness, or visual disturbances, your ability to drive or use machines may be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ondansetron STADA contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Ondansetron STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The tablets should be swallowed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;dose&nbsp;you have been prescribed depends on the treatment you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy or radiation therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of chemotherapy or radiation therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 8 mg taken one to two hours before treatment and another 8 mg twelve hours after treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 8 mg twice daily<\/li><li>this can be given for up to five days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use in children (from 6 months of age) and adolescents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will determine the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;depending on the size of the child (body surface area) or weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for a child is up to 4 mg twice daily<\/li><li>this can be given for up to five days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 16 mg before surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use in children (from 1 month of age) and adolescents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that ondansetron be given as an\u00a0injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with moderate or severe liver problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total daily dose should not exceed 8 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ondansetron begins to work within one to two hours after taking the\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you vomit within an hour after taking&nbsp;a&nbsp;dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>take the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;again<\/li><li>otherwise, do not take more Ondansetron Stada than the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one listed above in this section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you continue to feel unwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Ondansetron Stada than you should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Ondansetron Stada:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and feel sick or vomit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>take Ondansetron Stada as soon as you remember<\/li><li>take the next tablet at the usual time<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and do not feel unwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get an\u00a0allergic reaction, stop taking the tablets immediately and contact a doctor immediately.\u00a0The characters can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden wheezing and chest pain or pressure over the chest<\/li><li>swelling of eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue<\/li><li>skin rash &#8211; red spots or lumps under the skin (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;) anywhere on the body<\/li><li>collapse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>feeling hot or&nbsp;redness<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>changes in liver function values \u200b\u200b(if you are taking Ondansetron Stada with a medicine called cisplatin, otherwise this&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is less common)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hiccup.<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;, which can make you feel dizzy or dizzy<\/li><li>irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>seizures<\/li><li>unusual body movements or tremors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness or fainting<\/li><li>dimsyn<\/li><li>heart rhythm disturbances (which sometimes cause sudden unconsciousness)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>poor eyesight or temporary vision loss, vision usually returns within 20 minutes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Ondansetron STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is ondansetron (as hydrochloride dihydrate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tablet contains 4 mg and 8 mg ondansetron, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core<\/em>: microcrystalline cellulose,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized maize starch, magnesium stearate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet coatings<\/em>: hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, propylene glycol, sorbitan oleate, sorbic acid, vanillin, titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4 mg tablets: An outer carton containing PVC \/ Aluminum blister of 6, 9, 10, 15, 30, 50, or 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 mg tablets: An outer carton containing PVC \/ Aluminum blister of 6, 9, 10, 15, 30, 50, or 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<br>Stadastrasse 2-18<br>61118 Bad Vilbel<br>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmathen SA, 6 Dervenakion str., 15351 Pallini, Greece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic 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