Meddy 2mg Injection
Product introduction
Meddy 2mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.
Meddy 2mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you the appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. You must keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain, headache, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. But if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor, who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about other drugs you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect or be affected by this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your doctor.
Uses of Meddy Injection
Benefits of Meddy Injection
In Treatment of Vomiting
Meddy 2mg Injection is useful in managing vomiting, allowing the body to retain essential fluids and nutrients. Reducing the frequency of vomiting helps prevent weakness and dehydration, promoting faster recovery and comfort.
In Treatment of Nausea
Meddy 2mg Injection helps in relieving nausea, making it easier to go about daily activities without discomfort. Whether caused by travel, certain foods, or other conditions, it provides relief and helps improve overall well-being.
Side effects of Meddy Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Meddy
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Meddy Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Meddy Injection works
Meddy 2mg Injection is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Meddy 2mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meddy 2mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meddy 2mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Meddy 2mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meddy 2mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Meddy 2mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Meddy 2mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Meddy Injection?
If you miss a dose of Meddy 2mg Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
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Quick tips
- Meddy 2mg Injection is given as an injection into the veins or as a drip under the supervision of a doctor.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small, nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
- It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Meddy with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Fluconazole with Ondansetron.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Domperidone with Ondansetron.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Ondansetron.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Voriconazole with Ondansetron.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Efavirenz with Ondansetron.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Patient concerns
FAQs
How quickly does Meddy 2mg Injection work?
Meddy 2mg Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Meddy 2mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Meddy 2mg Injection are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
Is Meddy 2mg Injection a steroid?
No, Meddy 2mg Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Meddy 2mg Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting, which are commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Does Meddy 2mg Injection work for seasickness?
No, Meddy 2mg Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Meddy 2mg Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Marketer details
Name: Zenacts Pharma
Address: Zenacts Pharma Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh : #434, 2nd Floor, Motor Market, Manimajra, Chandigarh – 160 101, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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