About Zofer 4mg Tablet 10’s
Zofer 4mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medications called ‘ anti-emetics’ primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.
Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Ondanestron’ that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.
Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s can be taken with or without a meal with a full glass of water. Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s is available in three forms, namely Orally disintegrating Tablets, tablets, and oral solution. The doctor will suggest the right way of taking medicine after checking the dosing form. A person taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention.
The use of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. A pregnant woman should tell their doctor about their pregnancy as this medicine can not be used in pregnancy as it may cause a birth deformity in children. Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s could pass in breastfeeding milk so it should not be given to a woman who is breastfeeding her baby. Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Uses of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s
Nausea, Vomiting
Medicinal Benefits
Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.
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Side Effects of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s
A person taking Zofer 4mg Tablet 10’s may face some unpleasant effects include sensations of flushing, constipation, headache, confusion, dizziness, fast heartbeat, fever, headache, shortness of breath, and weakness. Not everyone faces these side effects, and some of them did not even require medical attention. However, if a person faces serious side effects then they should immediately consult with their doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. A pregnant lady should tell their doctor as this medicine can increase the potential risk to the fetus. Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s may affect a person’s ability to drive soon should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s daily. Taking Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s may cause a serious reaction when used with certain medicines like pain killers (acetaminophen, tramadol, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, lorazepam), and antiparkinson medicine (apomorphine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Zofer 4 Tablet 10’s is restricted in people with hypokalemia (low potassium) and severe liver disease.
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