Uses, Side Effects, Price ofXONDMET Tablet 10's

XONDMET TABLET contains Ondansetron, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-emetics. It is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. XONDMET TABLET is also used after surgeries (operations) to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Before taking XONDMET TABLET, inform your doctor if you have severe constipation, heart or liver problems, imbalance with the levels of salts in the blood, such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium, or if you have been scheduled for any surgery.

XONDMET TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy. This medicine may pass through the breast milk hence it is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

The dose of XONDMET TABLET will depend on the age, body weight, and disease condition of your child. Dosage adjustment is not required in elderly patients, hence consult your doctor before taking XONDMET TABLET.

USES OF XONDMET TABLET:

• Used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.

HOW XONDMET TABLET WORKS:

XONDMET TABLET is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (specific chemical receptor) which works by blocking serotonin receptors in the CTZ chemoreceptor trigger zone (zone in the brain that is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting).

SIDE EFFECTS OF XONDMET TABLET:

RARE

• Visual disturbances like blurred vision.
• Effects of heart rhythms resulting in feeling lightheaded or loss of consciousness.

Stop taking XONDMET TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Sudden wheezing and chest pain or tightness .
• Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, mouth, or tongue .
• Skin rash, red spots or lumps under your skin (hives) or anywhere on the body .

FAQs:

Q1 Is XONDMET TABLET a chemo drug? No, it is not a chemo drug. It belongs to a group of medicines called serotonin antagonists and is used to treat side effects caused due to chemotherapy.

Q2 Is XONDMET TABLET safe in pregnancy? XONDMET TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless clearly necessary as it is not known whether it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Contact your doctor before taking it.

Q3 What XONDMET TABLET is used for? XONDMET TABLET is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by medical treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.