Ondansetron

Brand name:
EMESET (Emeset free rx, Ondansetron)
Pronounced: ZOH-fran
Generic name: Ondansetron hydrochloride
Other brand name: Emeset free rx ODT
Why is Emeset free rx prescribed?

Emeset free rx is used for the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer, and, in some cases, to prevent these problems following surgery.
Most important fact about Emeset free rx

To ensure the maximum effect, it is important to take all doses of Emeset free rx exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How should you take Emeset free rx?

Your doctor will tell you how much drug to take and how often, depending on the type of therapy you will be having.

Emeset free rx is available in three forms: an oral solution, tablets that you swallow with water, and orally disintegrating tablets that can be swallowed with saliva alone (Emeset free rx ODT). If you're taking the orally disintegrating tablets, don't remove them from the blister pack until it's time for a dose. Then peel off the foil backing with dry hands, gently remove the tablet, and immediately place it on your tongue. Do not attempt to push the tablets through the foil.

If you miss a dose...

Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember.

Storage instructions...

Store Emeset free rx at room temperature. Protect from light. Keep the drug in the carton it came in. Store oral solution bottles upright.
Emeset free rx side effects

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Emeset free rx.

* Side effects may include:
Constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache

* When Emeset free rx is used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, the following side effects may occur:
Anxiety, difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating, dizziness, drowsiness, female reproductive disorders, fever, headache, itching, low blood pressure, shivers, slow heartbeat

Why should Emeset free rx not be prescribed?

If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to ondansetron hydrochloride, you should not take Emeset free rx. Make sure that your doctor is aware of any drug reactions that you have experienced.
Special warnings about Emeset free rx (Ondansetron)

If drugs similar to Emeset free rx (for instance, Anzemet or Kytril) have given you a reaction, Emeset free rx may cause one too.

If you suffer from phenylketonuria (an excess of the amino acid phenylalanine) remember that Emeset free rx contains this substance.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Emeset free rx

No interactions with Emeset free rx have been reported.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Emeset free rx during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Emeset free rx may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If Emeset free rx is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with Emeset free rx is finished.
Recommended dosage for Emeset free rx

Dosage is the same for both regular and orally disintegrating tablets. If you have poor liver function, you should take no more than 8 milligrams of Emeset free rx per day.

PREVENTION OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING DUE TO CHEMOTHERAPY
Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

* Symptoms of Emeset free rx overdose may include:
Low blood pressure and fainting, sudden blindness, severe constipation