ESCRIPTION

Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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. Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip may be used alone or with other medications and can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. The first dose is normally taken before the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. After these treatments, take any further doses as prescribed by your doctor (normally only for a few days at most). Take it regularly at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Be careful not to take too much. This medicine does not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. Also, it has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, diarrhea, or constipation and feeling tired. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor 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 any other medicines you might be taking, 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 doctor.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Nausea Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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.

USE OF

Treatment of Nausea | Treatment of Vomiting

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW TO USE

Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : SAFE – Consuming alcohol with Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip does not cause any harmful side effects. – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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 – Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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 – Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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 – There is limited information available on the use of Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Diarrhea | Fatigue | Headache

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

SAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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FAQ

Q. How quickly does Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip work?::: Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip?::: The most common side effects of Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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. When should you take Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip?::: Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.| Q. Is Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip a steroid?::: No, Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip work for seasickness?::: No, Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip does not work for seasickness. This is because Zimonz -ODS 4 Disintegrating Strip has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

DISCLAIMER

The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.