Treatment of Nausea|Vomiting

In Treatment of Nausea Optus 20mg Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Optus 20mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy. Optus 20mg Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include injection site pain headache and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine.  But if these side effects bother you or do not go away consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also tell your doctor about other drugs you are using especially medicines to treat epilepsy heart problems cancer and depression. These may affect or be affected by this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding ask for advice from your healthcare team.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Optus 20mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Optus 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Optus 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Optus 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Optus 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Optus 20mg Injection is recommended.However inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Optus 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Optus 20mg Injection take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Carbazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

Treatment of Nausea|Vomiting

Injection site pain | Constipation | Diarrhea | Fatigue | Headache

SAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. How quickly does Optus 20mg Injection work?::: Optus 20mg Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.| Q. What are the side effects of Optus 20mg Injection?::: The most common side effects of Optus 20mg Injection are constipation diarrhea fatigue and headache. However these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.| Q. Is Optus 20mg Injection a steroid?::: No Optus 20mg Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Optus 20mg Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.| Q. Does Optus 20mg Injection work for seasickness?::: No Optus 20mg Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Optus 20mg Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.