Ondem Injection
Product introduction
Ondem 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.
Ondem 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 Ondem Injection
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Ondem Injection
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Ondem Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy in adults as well as children. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. Ondem Injection is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Ondem Injection is given as an injection by a doctor, in the dose that is best for you, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-administer this medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects.
Side effects of Ondem 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 Ondem
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Ondem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ondem Injection works
Ondem 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 Ondem Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ondem 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
Ondem 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
Ondem Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ondem Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ondem 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 Ondem Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ondem Injection?
If you miss a dose of Ondem 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
- Ondem 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 Ondem 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
User feedback
Patients taking Ondem Injection
Twice A Day
83%
Once A Day
17%
What are you using Ondem Injection for?
Vomiting
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Average
44%
What were the side-effects while using Ondem Injection?
No Side Effec*
56%
Injection sit*
11%
Injection sit*
11%
Headache
11%
Diarrhea
11%
*No Side Effect, Injection site allergic reaction, Injection site pain
How do you take Ondem Injection?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
33%
With food
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Ondem Injection on price
Average
50%
Not Expensive
28%
Expensive
22%
FAQs
How quickly does Ondem Injection work?
Ondem 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 Ondem Injection?
The most common side effects of Ondem 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 Ondem Injection a steroid?
No, Ondem Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ondem 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 Ondem Injection work for seasickness?
No, Ondem Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondem Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ondem Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ondem Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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