Ondansetron
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Administer IV slowly over 2 to 5 minutes or as an intermittent infusion diluted in 50 mL 0.9% NaCl or 5% Dextrose over 15 minutes. For PONV, administer 4 mg IV immediately before induction of anesthesia or postoperatively. In severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score >= 10), do not exceed 8 mg total daily dose.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Headache, flushing, warmth sensation, constipation, transient injection site burning. Rare/Severe: QTc prolongation, Torsades de Pointes, serotonin syndrome (when combined with serotonergic drugs), and anaphylactoid reactions.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated with apomorphine (causes profound hypotension and loss of consciousness). Monitor ECG in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, electrolyte abnormalities (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia), or congestive heart failure.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ondansetron
Found 6 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ondansetron Injection 2mg per ml
Ondansetron Injection (2mg/ml) is an intravenous/intramuscular selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks serotonin 5-HT3 receptors located centrally in the area postrema / chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and peripherally on vagal nerve terminals in the gastrointestinal tract, halting the emetic reflex cascade. Indicated for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), radiation-induced emesis, and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
Ondansetron Tablets 4 mg
Ondansetron Tablets (4mg) is an oral selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks serotonin signaling at 5-HT3 receptors in both the peripheral gastrointestinal vagal afferents and central area postrema. Indicated for prevention and management of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and acute gastroenteritis.
Ondansetron Oral Solution 2 mg per 5ml
Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Formulations (4mg/8mg ODT, Oral Disintegrating Strips, and 2mg/5ml Solution) is a fast-acting 5-HT3 receptor antagonist designed for immediate buccal absorption without requiring water. It blocks peripheral vagal serotonin receptors in the gut and central CTZ receptors. Indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gastroenteritis-associated emesis in pediatric patients, and postoperative recovery.
Ondansetron Orally disintegrating Tablets 8mg
Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Formulations (4mg/8mg ODT, Oral Disintegrating Strips, and 2mg/5ml Solution) is a fast-acting 5-HT3 receptor antagonist designed for immediate buccal absorption without requiring water. It blocks peripheral vagal serotonin receptors in the gut and central CTZ receptors. Indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gastroenteritis-associated emesis in pediatric patients, and postoperative recovery.
Ondansetron 4mg Oral Disintegrating Strips
Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Formulations (4mg/8mg ODT, Oral Disintegrating Strips, and 2mg/5ml Solution) is a fast-acting 5-HT3 receptor antagonist designed for immediate buccal absorption without requiring water. It blocks peripheral vagal serotonin receptors in the gut and central CTZ receptors. Indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gastroenteritis-associated emesis in pediatric patients, and postoperative recovery.
Ondansetron 8mg Oral Disintegrating Strips
Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Formulations (4mg/8mg ODT, Oral Disintegrating Strips, and 2mg/5ml Solution) is a fast-acting 5-HT3 receptor antagonist designed for immediate buccal absorption without requiring water. It blocks peripheral vagal serotonin receptors in the gut and central CTZ receptors. Indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gastroenteritis-associated emesis in pediatric patients, and postoperative recovery.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ondansetron.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Injection 2mg per ml | 2 ml | ₹4.54 | Zofer | ₹12.03 | 62% Save |
| Ondansetron Tablets 4 mg | 10's | ₹6.81 | ONDEM, VOMIKIND, EMESET, ZOFER, VOMIFORD | ₹49.81 | 86% Save |
| Ondansetron Oral Solution 2 mg per 5ml | 30 ml | ₹14.06 | ONDEM, EMESET, ZOFER, EPINORM | ₹37.15 | 62% Save |
| Ondansetron Orally disintegrating Tablets 8mg | 10's | ₹10.31 | Periset, Zofer | ₹92.24 | 89% Save |
| Ondansetron 4mg Oral Disintegrating Strips | 12's in Mono Carton | ₹51.56 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ondansetron 8mg Oral Disintegrating Strips | 12's in Mono Carton | ₹103.13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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