Periset Injection 10ml (Ondansetron 2mg)

Description

Periset 2 MG Injection is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy. It works by blocking a natural substance called serotonin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. This medicine starts to work in 30 minutes.

Common side effects of Periset 2 MG Injection are constipation, headache and dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any disease conditions like liver disease, heart failure, slow heartbeats or electrolyte imbalance before using this medicine. Always make sure that Periset 2 MG Injection is safe for you to use.

Periset 2 MG Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Your doctor may administer this ondansetron injection 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. To treat postoperative nausea and vomiting it is administered immediately before the start of surgery or within 2 hours after surgery.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Periset 2 MG Injection
Ondet 2 MG Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Setronem 2 MG Injection
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Vomihalt 2 MG Injection
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Vomikind 2 MG Injection
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Vorast 2 MG Injection
Fdc Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Periset 2 MG Injection
Headache
Constipation
Fatigue
Injection site pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Hiccups
Chills

Uses of Periset 2 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side-effect related to cancer treatment. This can be severe and distressing in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. Periset 2 MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused during chemotherapy treatment.
Post operative nausea and vomiting
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) describe nausea and vomiting that occurs immediately after the surgery which can also continue for a day or two. It can occur due to some medications like anaesthetics that are used during surgery. Periset 2 MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting in post-operative patients.
Radiation induced nausea and vomiting
Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) is a common side effect in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. You may feel sick during, or for a short time after, radiotherapy treatment. Periset 2 MG Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting in patients treated with radiotherapy.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Periset 2 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Apomorphine
Apomorphine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The combined use of Periset 2 MG Injection and apomorphine is not recommended due to the risk of lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, and low blood pressure.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Periset 2 MG Injection is relatively safe to use in pregnant women. It is sometimes used to treat nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. But it is known to cause birth defects, particularly heart and kidney defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor’s recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Periset 2 MG Injection can be used in breastfeeding mothers or not. An alternate medication may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
General warnings
Electrolyte imbalances
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood should be corrected before starting treatment with Periset 2 MG Injection.
Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a condition where your body produces too much of a chemical called serotonin. This occurs when you take medicines that cause high levels of serotonin in your body. This chemical helps your brain cells and nerve cells to communicate with each other. But too much serotonin causes extreme nerve cell activity and serious symptoms. Caution should be taken when Periset 2 MG Injection is used along with other same class of medications like granisetron, dolasetron, etc., as it may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.

Dosage

Overdose
A qualified healthcare professional will administer Periset 2 MG Injection therefore the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Interactions

General Instructions
Periset 2 MG Injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Ondansetron injection price for ondansetron 2mg/ml injection may vary based on the brands. Each ondansetron ampoule with 4 ml contains 8 mg ondansetron.