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About Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called ' anti-emetics' primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.
Take Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD based on your medical condition. A person taking Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD do not require medical attention.
The use of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Uses of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD
Medicinal Benefits
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.
Side Effects of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD
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Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD may affect a person's ability to drive. Therefore, should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD daily. Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.
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Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD may cause a serious reaction when used with certain medicines like pain killers (acetaminophen, tramadol, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, lorazepam), and antiparkinson medicine (apomorphine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD is restricted in people with hypokalemia (low potassium) and severe liver disease.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.
Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting.
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What if I have taken an overdose of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD
Special Advise
Do not use Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD contains 'phenylalanine' so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels with a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.
Alcohol
Unsafe
One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD could be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD could be used during breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.
Driving
Caution
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD may cause lightheadedness in the body, so a person taking Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD should avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
In persons dealing with liver problems, the use of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD is allowed if prescribed by the doctor. However, in patients with severe liver problems should take a low dose of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD as much as possible. Do not take more than 8 mg of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD per day in case of liver disease.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
The use of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD is safe in patients dealing with kidney disorders. No dose adjustment is required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD should not be given to the children below 4 years of age. The use of Lesetron 4mg Tablet MD is safe in children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.
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