Product introduction
Emeset Injection is an injectable form of ondansetron used mainly in hospital or clinical settings to prevent and control nausea and vomiting. It is typically given around the time of surgery or before cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, when these are known to trigger sickness. Being an injection, it is administered by a trained healthcare professional rather than self-administered at home. It works quickly, which is useful when oral medicines cannot be taken or a faster effect is needed.
Storage: Store below 25°C
Uses of Emeset Injection
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting from surgery
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting from radiotherapy
- Treatment of nausea and vomiting
Benefits of Emeset Injection
This injection helps patients tolerate surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy more comfortably by significantly reducing the nausea and vomiting these treatments can cause. Faster onset compared to oral forms makes it particularly useful in situations where quick relief is needed, such as just before or after a surgical procedure.
Side effects of Emeset Injection
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Fever
How to use Emeset Injection
This injection is given by a doctor or nurse, usually into a vein or muscle, at a dose and schedule based on the treatment being given and the patient's condition. It is not meant for self-injection at home. Any discomfort at the injection site should be reported to the healthcare team.
How Emeset Injection works
Ondansetron blocks serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the gut and in the brain's vomiting centre. Treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery can trigger a surge of serotonin that activates these receptors and causes nausea and vomiting; by blocking that pathway, the injection helps prevent or reduce these symptoms.
Substitutes for Emeset Injection
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol may add to drowsiness or dizziness and is best avoided around the time of the injection.
This injection should be used in pregnancy only if the treating doctor decides it is clearly needed.
The doctor should be consulted before using this injection while breastfeeding.
Since it is usually given around procedures that themselves affect alertness, driving should be avoided until fully recovered.
It can generally be used in people with kidney disease, with the healthcare team monitoring as needed.
People with liver impairment may need a dose adjustment, so this is managed directly by the treating doctor.
Quick tips
- This injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional.
- It is often given shortly before chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery for best effect.
- Report any pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site to the medical staff.
- Let the doctor know about any existing heart rhythm conditions beforehand.
- Follow up with any oral anti-nausea medicine the doctor prescribes for continued relief.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Carbazoles |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action class | Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists |
Frequently asked questions
What is Emeset Injection used for?
It is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
Can I give this injection to myself at home?
No, it must be administered by a doctor or nurse in a clinical setting.
How quickly does the injection work?
Being given directly into the bloodstream or muscle, it typically acts faster than oral forms of ondansetron.
Are there common side effects to watch for?
Some people experience headache, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, or mild pain at the injection site.
Is this injection habit-forming?
No, ondansetron is not known to cause dependence.