Awnaron
Composition for Awnaron Products
Awnaron Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, NauseaProducts for Awnaron
Awnaron 4mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹26.25
Substitute brands for Awnaron
About Awnaron Products
Awnaron Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Awnaron are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Awnaron Products work
Ondansetron 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.
In Depth Information for Awnaron Products
- You have been prescribed Awnaron for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
- You have been prescribed Awnaron for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for Awnaron are relatively mild.
- It comes in many different forms that do not need to be swallowed, such as a film that is placed on the tongue or as a dissolving pill.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
Patient Concerns about Awnaron Products
Frequently asked questions about Awnaron Products
Q. How quickly does Awnaron 4mg Tablet work?
Awnaron 4mg Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
Q. What are the side effects of Awnaron 4mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Awnaron 4mg Tablet 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.
Q. When should you take Awnaron 4mg Tablet?
Awnaron 4mg Tablet should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Awnaron 4mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.
Q. Is Awnaron 4mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Awnaron 4mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Awnaron 4mg Tablet is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting, which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Q. Does Awnaron 4mg Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Awnaron 4mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Awnaron 4mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.