Zofer MD 8 Tablet (Ondansetron)

Zofer MD 8 Tablet

Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD is prescribed for the treatment of nausea as well as vomiting, caused by other medical treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. This belongs to the antiemetics class of drugs. This medicine work by blocking the chemical serotonin from releasing in your gut and your central nervous system. This will prevent vomiting and nausea.

Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD is available in four different forms that can be taken orally; tablet, disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, solution and film. It also comes in an IV (intravenous) form that can be injected to your body by a doctor. You can take it with food or without food.

This medicine can be used alone as well as in a combination with other medicines for preventing vomiting and nausea that one experiences after a surgery, chemotherapy or radiation session.

Your doctor must be informed if you are allergic to Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD as well as other medications that block serotonin, along with any other allergies that you have. He/ She must also know about your medical history and if you had problems such as:

Liver disease,
Irregular heartbeat,
Stomach or intestinal problems in the past.
Apart from that, you must also inform the doctor if you are under any medication for depression or any psychiatric disorder. The dosage of Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD is decided after taking your medical condition into account and how responsive your body is to therapy. In the case of children, the dose also depends on their weight and age.

If you are undergoing chemotherapy, you need to take Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD orally half an hour before your treatment starts. In case of radiation, take it 1-2 hours before the procedure of treatment begins. For preventing nausea before surgery, it is advised to take the medication an hour before your surgery.

In case you miss a dose, you can take the medication once you remember it. If it is already time for the next dose, ensure that you do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose. Overdose of Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD can lead to severe constipation, faint spells or feeling light-headed.

The side effects of Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD can include dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation and headache. These side effects are usually mild in nature and go away in a few days or 1-2 weeks. You can consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time. There are some serious side effects that Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD may have, which would require immediate medical supervision.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

The most common use of this medication is:

Nausea Or Vomiting

Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Nausea

Zofer 8 MG Tablet MD is used to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy patients.

Dosage

ZOFER 4 MG INJECTION
Zofer 4mg Tablet
Zofer 8mg Tablet
Zofer MD 4 Tablet
Zofer MD 8 Tablet

Side Effects

Below are some of the common side effects of this medicine:

Headache

Constipation

Fatigue

Painful Urination

Fever

Dry Mouth

Anxiety

Dizziness

Abdominal Cramp

Rash

Wheezing

Bronchospasm

Dosage

Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

Work

This medication works peripherally and centrally by blocking 5-HT3 receptors present on vagal nerve terminals and CTZ respectively.