Emeset 8 mg Tablet

Emeset 8 mg Tablet is a prescription antiemetic tablet that contains ondansetron 8 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist class and is used to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. Emeset 8 mg Tablet may be prescribed for nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, or other medical causes. This Cipla tablet pack contains 10 tablets.

How it works: Ondansetron blocks serotonin signals in the body and brain that can trigger nausea and vomiting. As an oral tablet, Emeset 8 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help prevent these symptoms before they start or to reduce them once they begin.

Emeset 8 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand lineup compared with Emeset 4 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Emeset 8 mg Tablet when a stronger dose is needed for better control of nausea and vomiting, or when the patient has already been assessed as needing the 8 mg strength. Because it is a stronger tablet, it should not be assumed to be the right starting dose for everyone.

• Prevention of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting
• Prevention of radiation-related nausea and vomiting
• Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
• Treatment of nausea and vomiting from other causes as prescribed

• Swallow Emeset 8 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time prescribed, often before chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery-related nausea starts.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, follow your doctor's instructions; do not double up on your own.
• Use the tablet only for the condition and schedule your doctor prescribed.

Each Emeset 8 mg Tablet provides 8 mg of ondansetron. How often it is taken depends on the reason it was prescribed, and some patients may take it once or may need repeated doses during a day under medical direction. The maximum amount per day is set by the prescriber based on your condition, age, and other medicines, so do not change the dose yourself.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ondansetron may include:

• headache
• constipation
• dizziness
• fatigue
• warmth or flushing
• mild diarrhea
• tired or weak feeling

• Emeset 8 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ondansetron tablet, so use it only when a clinician has decided the 8 mg dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, heart failure, low potassium or magnesium, or a history of prolonged QT interval.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because dose limits may be needed.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens dizziness or drowsiness while taking this tablet.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the medicine makes you dizzy or tired.
• Tell your doctor about all antidepressants and migraine medicines, because some combinations can raise the risk of serotonin syndrome.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Emeset 8 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.

• apomorphine
• other medicines that can prolong the QT interval, such as certain antiarrhythmics and antipsychotics
• serotonergic medicines such as SSRIs, SNRIs, tramadol, or triptans
• strong liver enzyme inhibitors such as some azole antifungals or macrolide antibiotics

Store Emeset 8 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.