Chepatron 0.25mg Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
142.86

USED FOR:
Nausea Vomiting

COMPOSITION:
Palonosetron (0.25mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Chepatron 0.25mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is recommended.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is recommended.

Palonosetron   0.25mg

Uses of Chepatron Injection
Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is used in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting.

How to use Chepatron Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Chepatron Injection works
Chepatron 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic (anti-nausea medicine). It inhibits the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site allergic reaction, Constipation.

Expert advice for Chepatron Injection
Take Chepatron 30 minutes before your food. If you vomit within 30 minutes after taking the Chepatron, take the same amount again. If vomiting continues, check with your doctor. If Chepatron is used for a short duration, for e.g. 6 -10 days, the risk of side-effects is minimal (well-tolerated). You can use oral disintegrating film/strip (medicated strip that dissolves when comes in contact with a wet surface) form of the Chepatron if you are nauseous to swallow a tablet or capsule. If you are using Chepatron in the form of oral disintegrating film/strip:


Make sure your hands are dry.
Immediately place the film/strip on the top of the tongue.
The film/strip will dissolve in seconds and you can swallow it with your saliva.
You do not need to drink water or other liquids to swallow the film/strip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Chepatron HCl?
Chepatron hydrochloride or Chepatron is a serotonin (5HT3) antagonist

Q. What is it used for?
Palonosetron hydrochloride or palonosetron is a serotonin (5HT3) antagonist used to prevent moderate to severe nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy. It may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting for up to 24 hours following a surgery (postoperative nausea and vomiting)

Q. How does Chepatron work?
Chepatron belongs to a class of antiemetic medications called serotonin (5HT3) antagonists. It binds to special sites called serotonin 5HT3 receptors and blocks the action of serotonin, a naturally released chemical in the body that triggers nausea and vomiting.