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About Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml is an antiemetic used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in 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.
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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.
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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 Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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. Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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, you must inform your doctor before receiving Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml.
Uses of Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml
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Medicinal Benefits
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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, Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiotherapy for cancer in adults.
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Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Ondansetron, Palanosetron, Granisetron, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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. Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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 Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml.
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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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
If you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
Driving
Safe
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml usually does not affect your driving ability. However, do not drive if you feel any discomfort.
Liver
Caution
Take Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml may be safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
Caution
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be used in children only in doses advised by the doctor based on child’s body weight or body surface area.
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Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a class of drugs called antiemetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 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 Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml.
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml to experience this side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. However, inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.
Yes, Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Mentiset 4 mg Injection 2 ml blocks serotonin (a chemical) action which is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.
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