Description
Ondamac 2mG Injection is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy. It works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. This medicine starts to work in 30 minutes.
Common side effects of Ondamac 2MG Injection are constipation, headache and dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any disease conditions like liver disease, heart failure, slow heartbeats or electrolyte imbalance before using this medicine. Always make sure that Ondamac 2 MG Injection is safe for you to use.
Ondamac 2 MG Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Your doctor may administer this ondansetron injection 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. To treat postoperative nausea and vomiting it is administered immediately before the start of surgery or within 2 hours after surgery.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Ondamac 2MG Injection
Omniset 2 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Ondee 2 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
Setronem 2 MG Injection
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Tilset 2 MG Injection
Tablets India Ltd.
Vomihalt 2 MG Injection
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ondamac 2 MG Injection
Headache
Constipation
Fatigue
Injection site pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Hiccups
Chills
Uses of Ondamac 2 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side-effect related to cancer treatment. This can be severe and distressing in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. Ondamac 2 MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused during chemotherapy treatment.
Post operative nausea and vomiting
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) describe nausea and vomiting that occurs immediately after the surgery which can also continue for a day or two. It can occur due to some medications like anaesthetics that are used during surgery. Ondamac 2 MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting in post-operative patients.
Radiation induced nausea and vomiting
Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) is a common side effect in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. You may feel sick during, or for a short time after, radiotherapy treatment. Ondamac 2MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting in patients treated with radiotherapy.
Dosage
Ondamac 2mg Injection
Ondamac 4mg Tablet MD
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid using Ondamac 2 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Apomorphine
Apomorphine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The combined use of Ondamac 2 MG Injection and apomorphine is not recommended due to the risk of lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, and low blood pressure.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Ondamac 2MG Injection is relatively safe to use in pregnant women. It is sometimes used to treat nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. But it is known to cause birth defects, particularly heart and kidney defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor’s recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Ondamac 2 MG Injection can be used in breastfeeding mothers or not. An alternate medication may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
General warnings
Electrolyte imbalances
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood should be corrected before starting treatment with Ondamac 2MG Injection.
Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a condition where your body produces too much of a chemical called serotonin. This occurs when you take medicines that cause high levels of serotonin in your body. This chemical helps your brain cells and nerve cells to communicate with each other. But too much serotonin causes extreme nerve cell activity and serious symptoms. Caution should be taken when Ondamac 2 MG Injection is used along with other same class of medications like granisetron, dolasetron, etc., as it may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Dosage
Overdose
A qualified healthcare professional will administer Ondamac 2 MG Injection therefore the likelihood of an overdose is very low.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amitriptyline
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Amiodarone
Apomorphine
Disease interactions
QT Prolongation
Ondamac 2 MG Injection may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.
Liver Disease
The primary conversion of Ondamac 2 MG Injection to its active form happens in the liver. Therefore patients with liver diseases need special consideration while using Ondamac 2 MG Injection.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Ondamac 2 MG Injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Ondansetron injection price for ondansetron 2mg/ml injection may vary based on the brands. Each ondansetron ampoule with 4 ml contains 8 mg ondansetron.
