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Santasetron belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, containing the main ingredient is Granisetron 1mg/1ml. Santasetron 1mg drug is prepared as an infusion solution, used in the prevention and treatment of nausea / vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy or after surgery.
1. What are the uses of Santasetron 1mg?
Santasetron 1mg drug is used in the treatment of:
Prevention and treatment of nausea / vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy; Prevention and treatment of nausea/vomiting after surgery. The therapeutic effect can be increased when using Santasetron 1mg with corticosteroids: Dexamethasone (8-20mg) or Methylprednisolone 250mg.
2. Santasetron 1mg/1ml side effects
During the use of Santasetron 1mg/1ml, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Common: Diarrhea, constipation, headache and insomnia; Uncommon: Extrapyramidal syndrome, Q-T interval prolongation, skin rash. During the course of treatment, if any abnormal symptoms appear due to the use of Santasetron 1mg/1ml, the patient should notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.
3. Notes when using Santasetron 1mg/1ml
Santasetron medicine 1mg/1ml should not be used for children under 2 years old; Use Santasetron 1mg/1ml with caution in patients with liver failure, arrhythmia, being treated with antiarrhythmic drugs or beta blockers such as Amiodarone, Bisoprolol, Metoprolol...; The drug Santasetron 1mg/1ml can reduce intestinal motility, so it is necessary to monitor if the patient has subacute intestinal obstruction; To avoid unwanted interactions when using Santasetron 1mg/1ml, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medicines they are taking.
4. Dosage, how to use Santasetron 1mg/1ml
Prevention and treatment of nausea/vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation:
10-40mcg/kg IV injection or infusion (maximum 3mg) 5 minutes before treatment. This dose may be repeated if needed, but at additional intervals of at least 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 9 mg/day; Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting after surgery:
Prophylactic dose: Intravenous Santasetron 1mg before anesthesia; Treatment dose: Intravenous injection of Santasetron 1mg/time, maximum 3mg/day. The above dose of Santasetron 1mg/1ml is for reference only. The specific dose of Santasetron 1mg/1ml will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To have a suitable dose of Santasetron 1mg/1ml, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
Above is important information about Santasetron 1mg/1ml, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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