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Composition :

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Other Info - EMI0008

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FAQs

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting.

You are not recommended to take erythromycin with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml.

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. However, inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.

Yes, Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml blocks serotonin (a chemical) action which is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

If you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be used in children only in doses advised by the doctor based on child’s body weight or body surface area.

About Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml contains Ondansetron which works by blocking the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting. 

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml may cause headache, constipation, a feeling of warmth or flushing, redness, and irritation at the site of injection. Most of these side effects of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Ondansetron, Palanosetron, Granisetron, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be given to children only in doses advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight or body surface area. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, must inform your doctor before receiving Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml.

Uses of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml

Prevent nausea and vomiting

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Medicinal Benefits

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml contains Ondansetron that blocks the action of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, it prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults and children and also after surgery. Additionally, Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiotherapy for cancer in adults.

Directions for Use

Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml

  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • A feeling of warmth or flushing
  • Redness and irritation at the site of injection

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Ondansetron, Palanosetron, Granisetron, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be given to children only in doses as advised by the doctor based on the child’s body weight or body surface area. Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. If you have problems with levels of sodium, magnesium, and potassium salts in your blood, inform your doctor before taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml is taken with fluvoxamine, can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with fluvoxamine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Using Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml together with Sumatriptan might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with sumatriptan can lead to an interaction, it should be taken only if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with efavirenz increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with efavirenz can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Vilazodone is taken with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vilazodone and Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with amisulpride increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of amisulpride along with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with Fluoxetine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with fluoxetine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Although it is a very rare adverse effect, taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with vemurafenib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other heart illnesses or electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with vemurafenib can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
When bupropion, is combined with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with bupropion can lead to interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. If you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml with Iloperidone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Emigo 4 mg Injection 2 ml along with Iloperidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
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  • TRAMADOL
  • CITALOPRAM
  • FLUOXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • HALOPERIDOL

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and a low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion. Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
  • Drink any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food. 
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.

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