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ONDANSETRON-8MG
PARENTERAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - ZOF0001

FAQs

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml.
Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. However, inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.
Yes, Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml should be used in children only in doses advised by the doctor based on child’s body weight or body surface area.

About Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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.

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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. 

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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. Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml.

Uses of Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml

Prevent nausea and vomiting

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Medicinal Benefits

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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, Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiotherapy for cancer in adults.

Directions for Use

Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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. Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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. Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 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 Zofer 8 mg Injection 4 ml. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Habit Forming

No

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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