ONDALINK

Ondalink is primarily used in the prevention of vomiting and nausea. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit, while vomiting is the natural response of the body to expel the stomach contents from the mouth forcefully.

Ondalink contains Ondansetron, which works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. It is very useful for cancer patients who have vomiting and nausea after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Uses of Ondalink

This is used to prevent Nausea and Vomiting, and other uses are:

• This is specialised in Nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.
• This also manages nausea and vomiting experienced by patients going through radiation therapy to improve tolerance.
• It is also helpful when patients experience nausea and vomiting after surgical procedures and to control these effects to reduce symptoms, this medicine is very effective.

How to Use Ondalink?

It is administered by a healthcare provider and also follow your healthcare instructions and never try to self-administer this medicine on your own.

Side Effects of Ondalink

• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Flushing
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhoea
• Headache

Storage

Keep in cool temperature, don’t freeze and keep away from sunlight

Interactions

Interaction with Drugs

• Phenytoin
• Apomorphine
• Rifampicin
• Carbamazepine
• Erythromycin
• Ketoconazole
• Ibuprofen
• Tramadol
• Acetaminophen
• Duloxetine
• Sertraline
• Paroxetine
• Trastuzumab
• Citalopram

Interaction with Diseases

If a patient has a medical condition such as constipation, bowel obstruction, depression, electrolyte imbalance, heart or blood vessel problems, diabetes or liver problems

Interaction with Food

No Interaction

Interaction with Beverages

No Interaction

For pregnant women

It can be used in pregnancy if your healthcare prescribed it.

For breastfeeding women

You should avoid breastfeeding while on this medication because it may transfer to the child.

Habit Forming

No

Class of Drug

Antiemetic

Lifestyle:

• Eat small meals throughout the day and small bites for digestion
• Avoid acidic foods or drinks
• Drink lots of fluids and try to drink water before or after a meal
• Avoid consuming oily foods or greasy food, as it can trigger vomiting and nausea

Special Advice:

Always monitor your serum electrolytes while taking Ondalink, and it also contains phenylalanine, so if you have phenylketonuria in your blood, avoid taking this Ondalink.

FAQs

How to use Ondalink?

It is administered by your healthcare provider and is used in the prevention of vomiting and nausea.

I have diabetes. Can I take Ondalink?

If you have diabetes, it should not be taken, so it is advised to talk with your healthcare professional for better suggestions.

What does Ondalink contain?

It contains Ondansetron, which is an antiemetic drug to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Can t effective in motion sickness if I take Ondalink while travelling?

It only prevents nausea and vomiting; it is ineffective in motion sickness.

Is Ondalink a steroid?

It is not a steroid; it belongs to the antiemetic drug.