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Benefits

Treatment of Nausea / VomitingTreatment of Nausea / Vomiting

In Treatment of Nausea : Optus 20mg 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 that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). 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. In Treatment of Nausea : Optus 20mg 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 that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). 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.

Side Effects

Side effects of Optus Injection The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Optus Injection site pain Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue HeadacheSide effects of Optus Injection The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Optus Injection site pain Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue Headache

How to use

How to use Optus Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.How to use Optus Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

How Optus Injection works Optus 20mg 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.How Optus Injection works Optus 20mg 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.

Alcohol

Safe: No harmful side effects are associated with consuming alcohol alongside Optus 20mg InjectionSafe: No harmful side effects are associated with consuming alcohol alongside Optus 20mg Injection

Pregnancy

Optus 20mg 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.Optus 20mg 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

Optus 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Optus 20mg 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

Optus 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.Optus 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Optus 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Optus 20mg 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.Optus 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Optus 20mg 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.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Optus 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.There is limited information available on the use of Optus 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Optus 20mg Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Optus 20mg Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Manufacturer Address

Sanyog Apartment, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Frequently asked questions

Yes, both medicines have the same salt composition, dosage, and effectiveness. They work the same way in your body. The only difference is the brand — and Oncopen option is much more affordable without compromising on quality
Optus 20mg Injection is not a steroid; it is an antiemetic and a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, particularly after surgery or chemotherapy.
Optus 20mg Injection begins to work within 30 minutes to 2 hours, rapidly dissolving into the bloodstream.
Optus 20mg Injection is not effective for seasickness, as it has minimal impact on motion sickness-related nausea.
Common side effects of Optus 20mg Injection include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache, which typically resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they persist or cause concern.

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References

  • Sharkey KA, Wallace JL. Treatment of Disorders of Bowel Motility and Water Flux; Anti-Emetics; Agents Used in Biliary and Pancreatic Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1341-42

  • Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 285

  • MedlinePlus. Ondansetron (28 Mar. 2019)

  • Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) (20 Feb. 2020)

  • Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) (28 Mar. 2019)

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