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
