Product Name

Vomikind Injection

Manufacturers

Mankind Pharma Ltd

Salt Composition

Ondansetron (2mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Nausea Vomikind 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.

Benefits

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

Description

Vomikind Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy. Vomikind Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is 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.  But, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who 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 other drugs 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 for advice from your healthcare team.

How To Use

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

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Vomikind Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vomikind 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vomikind 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 : SAFE

Vomikind Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vomikind Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vomikind 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Vomikind Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Drivinginteraction

SAFE

Kidneyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

Q A

Q. How quickly does Vomikind Injection work?::: Vomikind Injection 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 Vomikind Injection?::: The most common side effects of Vomikind Injection 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. Is Vomikind Injection a steroid?::: No, Vomikind Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Vomikind Injection 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 Vomikind Injection work for seasickness?::: No, Vomikind Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Vomikind Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

How It Works

Vomikind 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.

Interaction

Vomikind Injection & Montokuf 15mg Syrup :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Codeine. | Vomikind Injection & Acicod 10mg Tablet :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Codeine. | Vomikind Injection & Montokuf Plus 15mg Syrup :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Codeine. | Vomikind Injection & Markodin Syrup :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Codeine. | Vomikind Injection & Lincotuss 15mg Syrup :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Codeine. | Vomikind Injection & PARVODEX 65MG CAPSULE :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Dextropropoxyphene. | Vomikind Injection & Nalfy 10mg Injection :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Nalbuphine. | Vomikind Injection & Nacphin Injection :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Nalbuphine. | Vomikind Injection & Intapan Kit Injection :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Nalbuphine. | Vomikind Injection & Ruffy 20mg Injection :

Ondansetron may reduce the effect of Nalbuphine.

Marketer Details

Mankind Pharma Ltd | 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

Reference

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