Asv-Set 4 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is asv-set 4 tablet used for?
Asv-Set 4 Tablet contains Ondansetron 4mg, a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It works by blocking serotonin, a natural substance that can cause vomiting. It is taken as needed, usually 30 minutes before the triggering event.
- Generic Name: Ondansetron
- Manufacturer: Asvins Lifecare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asv-set 4 tablet Uses & Benefits
Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy; prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting; prevention of radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Off-label uses: Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum; management of pruritus in cholestasis; treatment of serotonin syndrome (limited evidence).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ondansetron |
| Brand Name | Anset 4mg Tablet MD |
| Manufacturer | Asvins Lifecare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists) |
| Route of Administration | Oral (tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, oral solution); intravenous; intramuscular. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective antagonist of serotonin 5-HT3 receptors, blocking serotonin binding in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take asv-set 4 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asv-set 4 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Serotonin syndrome
- Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis)
- Bronchospasm
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Transient liver enzyme elevation
- Blurred vision
- Extrapyramidal reactions (dystonia, oculogyric crisis)
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Apomorphine | Major | Increased risk of severe hypotension and loss of consciousness |
| Tramadol | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Apomorphine
- Tramadol
- Serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs)
โก Moderate Interactions
- QTc-prolonging agents (e.g., class IA/III antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotics)
- CYP2D6 substrates (e.g., codeine, metoprolol)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, erythromycin)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase sedative effects; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ondansetron or any component; concomitant use with apomorphine; congenital long QT syndrome.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval) in patients at risk; liver function tests if symptoms of hepatotoxicity; electrolyte levels (potassium, magnesium) before IV administration.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; caution advised; consider risk-benefit.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG for QT prolongation; no specific antidote; hemodialysis not effective.
โฐ Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double dose.
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