Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Emeset Injection 2ml
Description:
Emeset Injection 2ml 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.
Emeset Injection 2ml 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.
Earlier 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.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Emeset
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Chubbyigue
- Headache
Side Effects:
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
Warning & Precautions:
Consuming alcohol with Emeset Injection 2ml does not cause any harmful side effects.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emeset Injection 2ml 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emeset Injection 2ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Emeset Injection 2ml does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Emeset Injection 2ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emeset Injection 2ml 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.
There is limited information available on the use of Emeset Injection 2ml in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How quickly does Emeset Injection 2ml work?
Emeset Injection 2ml 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 Emeset Injection 2ml?
The most common side effects of Emeset Injection 2ml 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 Emeset Injection 2ml a steroid?
No, Emeset Injection 2ml is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emeset Injection 2ml 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 Emeset Injection 2ml work for seasickness?
No, Emeset Injection 2ml does not work for seasickness. This is because Emeset Injection 2ml has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
