chepatron 0.25mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is chepatron 0.25mg injection used for?
Cepatron (Palonosetron) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Palonosetron (0.25mg), which Selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, blocking serotonin binding in the. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Palonosetron
- Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ chepatron 0.25mg injection Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Palonosetron |
| Brand Name | Cepatron |
| Manufacturer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists) |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous (IV) or oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, blocking serotonin binding in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and gastrointestinal tract.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take chepatron 0.25mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of chepatron 0.25mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Serotonin syndrome
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Apomorphine | Major | Increased risk of hypotension and loss of consciousness |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| CYP2D6 inhibitors | Moderate | Increased palonosetron exposure |
| CYP2D6 inducers | Moderate | Decreased palonosetron exposure |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Apomorphine
- MAOIs
- Serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs)
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine)
- CYP2D6 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Corticosteroids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase sedative effects; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to palonosetron or any component.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Monitor for signs of serotonin syndrome when used with serotonergic drugs; ECG in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.