Ramosetron

Ramosetron is a medicine used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting post- surgery, and in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Additionally, it is used to treat diarrhea in adult patients.

Ramosetron will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional only. Remember, you should not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it to be 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. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor 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 any other medicine 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 advice from your healthcare team.

• Treatment of Nausea
• Treatment of Vomiting
• Treatment of Diarrhea

Treatment of Nausea
Ramosetron 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 that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements, commonly termed loose motions. Ramosetron relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Take this medicine as prescribed to get the benefit. Also, drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

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 Nozia

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Injection site pain

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ramosetron 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.

• Ramosetron is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
• 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.

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