Fosamac 150 Injection
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Product introduction
Fosamac 150 Injection is a prescription medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
Fosamac 150 Injection is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Fosamac 150 Injection is used in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting due to drugs used for cancer treatment
Uses of Fosamac Injection
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Benefits of Fosamac Injection
In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
Fosamac 150 Injection 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 due to some medicines or cancer treatment. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). It is given as an injection by a doctor and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Fosamac Injection
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 Fosamac
- Headache
- Hiccup
- Indigestion
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Constipation
How to use Fosamac Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fosamac 150 Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosamac 150 Injection 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
Fosamac 150 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fosamac 150 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosamac 150 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fosamac 150 Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Fosamac 150 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fosamac 150 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Fosamac 150 Injection is given as a drip into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how this medicine affects you.
- You will be monitored for liver functioning regularly while taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmorpholine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
NK1 Antagonists
Patient concerns
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1086.
Marketer details
Name: Admac Pharma Ltd
Address: SCO 84, Sector 5, Panchkula (Haryana), 134112 INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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₹2337
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1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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