Dabset 5mcg Tablet
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Product introduction
Dabset 5mcg Tablet is an anti-emetic medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients during and after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Additionally, it is used to treat diarrhea in patients with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
Dabset 5mcg Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Dabset 5mcg Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Uses of Dabset Tablet
Benefits of Dabset Tablet
In Treatment of Nausea
Dabset 5mcg Tablet 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). 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.
In Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements, commonly termed loose motions. Dabset 5mcg Tablet relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Take this medicine as prescribed to get the benefit. Also, drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Dabset Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dabset
- Constipation
- Headache
How to use Dabset Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dabset 5mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dabset 5mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dabset 5mcg Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dabset 5mcg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dabset 5mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dabset 5mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dabset 5mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Indoles Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. How quickly does Dabset 5mcg Tablet work?
Dabset 5mcg Tablet 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 Dabset 5mcg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Dabset 5mcg Tablet are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.
Q. When should you take Dabset 5mcg Tablet?
Dabset 5mcg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a full glass of water. The first dose of Dabset 5mcg Tablet is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Q. Is Dabset 5mcg Tablet a steroid?
No. Dabset 5mcg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. It is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting occurring after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Q. Does Dabset 5mcg Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Dabset 5mcg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Dabset 5mcg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Address: G82 & G81A Old No G23A, G 23, Third Floor Ptv Office No 308 Vijay Chok Laxmi Nagar Delhi 10092
Country of origin: India
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