Palmocet 0.25mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection 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.
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Benefits of Palmocet Injection
In Nausea
Palmocet 0.25mg 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 associated with cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy in adults as well as children. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor, in the dose that is best for you, depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-administer this medicine to avoid any undesirable side effects.
Side effects of Palmocet 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 Palmocet
- Injection site pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Palmocet Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Palmocet 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palmocet 0.25mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Palmocet 0.25mg 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
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is recommended.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Palmocet 0.25mg Injection for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- 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
Isoquinoline and Quinuclidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How quickly does Palmocet 0.25mg Injection work?
Palmocet 0.25mg Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Palmocet 0.25mg Injection?
The most common side effects of Palmocet 0.25mg Injection 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.
Is Palmocet 0.25mg Injection a steroid?
No, Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Palmocet 0.25mg Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Does Palmocet 0.25mg Injection work for seasickness?
No, Palmocet 0.25mg Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Palmocet 0.25mg Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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
- Sharkey KA, Wallace JL. Treatment of Disorders of Bowel Motility and Water Flux; Anti-Emetics; Agents Used in Biliary and Pancreatic Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1341-42.
Marketer details
Name: Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 213, Shivai Dongre Industrial Premises, Andheri - Kurla Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai - 400 072, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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