Anseetron Injection

Composition of Anseetron Injection

Anseetron Injection contains Ondansetron (as Ondansetron Hydrochloride) injection (strength varies by pack; commonly 2 mg/mL in 2 mL ampoule = 4 mg/2 mL or 4 mg/2 mL). It belongs to the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Anseetron Injection

• Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
• radiotherapy and surgery (post-operative nausea and vomiting)

Key benefits

• Prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Reduces post-operative nausea and vomiting
• Helps control radiotherapy-related vomiting
• Provides rapid relief when oral intake is not possible

How Anseetron Injection works

Ondansetron is a selective 5-HT3 (serotonin) receptor antagonist. It blocks serotonin receptors in the gut and in the chemoreceptor trigger zone, reducing the vomiting reflex.

How to take Anseetron Injection

Administer by a healthcare professional as IV injection/infusion or IM injection as prescribed. Dose and schedule depend on indication (chemotherapy/radiotherapy/post-operative).

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Anseetron as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Anseetron than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Anseetron Injection

Most side effects of Anseetron are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• flushing
• fatigue
• injection site reactions

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Anseetron Injection

Warnings and precautions

May cause QT prolongation and serious arrhythmias (risk higher with congenital long QT, electrolyte imbalance, heart disease, or QT-prolonging drugs). Use with caution in hepatic impairment (dose adjustment may be needed). Seek urgent care for palpitations, fainting, or severe dizziness. Risk of serotonin syndrome when used with serotonergic medicines. Hypersensitivity reactions possible.

Interactions with other medicines

QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics), serotonergic drugs (SSRIs/SNRIs, MAOIs, tramadol, linezolid), apomorphine (contraindicated due to severe hypotension/loss of consciousness), CYP inducers (rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine) may reduce effect

How to store Anseetron Injection

Store below 25°C, protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Not Available

Therapeutic class:

Antiemetic

Drug class:

5-HT3 receptor antagonist