EME-OD TAB

Overview

EME-OD TAB is a Schedule H drug.

EME-OD TAB is composed of: PALONOSETRON (0.5 MG)

Palonosetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Palonosetron is used in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, or by receiving medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Palonosetron is used in children only to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicine.

Usage

PALONOSETRON can address symptoms like: Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for EME-OD TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage. Palonosetron is usually given 30 minutes before chemotherapy, or right before you are given anesthesia for surgery.

Common Side-Effects

PALONOSETRON : Diarrhoea, Head Headache, Constipation

Rare Side-Effects

PALONOSETRON : Serotonin Syndrome, Skin Rash, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Dizziness, Fever, Agitation, Restless Or Irritability, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PALONOSETRON can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PALONOSETRON is categorized as: 5HT3 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily51%
SOS35%
Morning10%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food89%
After Food11%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days74%
5 Days11%
7 Days7%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs4%
18 to 35yrs30%
35 to 50yrs25%
50 to 60yrs16%
60 to 70yrs17%
70yrs and above8%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females59%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist42%
Physician40%
Gastroenterologist16%
Pulmonologist1%
Urologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LOOZ SOLN23%
RABICIP-D TAB22%
DOLO TAB 650MG17%
PAN D TAB16%
BECOZINC CAP15%
FORCAN TAB 150MG13%
MUCOBENZ M-WASH12%
OROFER XT CAP11%
CIPLOX -TZ TAB11%
NUTRIX WHEY PROTEIN PWD11%
ULTRACET TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)47%
LFT (SCREENING)32%
KFT (SCREENING)23%
RBS (HEMATOLOGY)19%
UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY)15%
CREATININE (SEROLOGY)12%
SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%

Available Alternatives for EME-OD TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EME OD 0.5MG TABINR 192 for 10 TABLETSPALONOSETRON 0.5 MG
EME-OD TABINR 162 for 10 TABLETSPALONOSETRON 0.5 MG
PALOZAC 0.50MG CAPINR 95 for 5 CAPSULESPALONOSETRON 0.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALONO 0.25MG INJINR 116.71 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
ALOXY CAPINR 74.52 for 10 CAPSULESPALONOSETRON
CHEPATRON 0.25MG INJINR 142.86 for 1 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
EME OD 0.075MG INJINR 75 for 1 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.075 MG
EMECAD 0.25MG INJINR 150 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
INSTANTINO 0.25MG INJINR 160 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
PALNOX 0.25MG INJINR 138.15 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
PALNOX VIALINR 138.15 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
PALONEW 0.25MG INJINR 140.46 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
PALONOSETRONPALONOSETRON
PALOTRON 0.25MG INJINR 96.16 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG
PALZEN 0.25MG INJINR 140 for 5 ML INJECTIONPALONOSETRON 0.25 MG