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EME OD Tablet MD

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)
EME OD Tablet MD 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.
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General Information

Contains

Palonosetron (0.5mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

EME OD Tablet MD will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember you should not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache and constipation. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor who may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine you are using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.

Uses of EME Tablet MD

Side effects of EME Tablet MD

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 EME
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness

How to use EME Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. EME OD Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How EME Tablet MD works

EME OD Tablet MD is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed EME OD Tablet MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • You have been prescribed EME OD Tablet MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for EME OD Tablet MD are relatively mild.
  • It comes in many different forms that do not need to be swallowed, such as a film that is placed on  the tongue or as a dissolving pill.
  • It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
  • 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with EME OD Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
EME OD Tablet MD 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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
EME OD Tablet MD is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
EME OD Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
EME OD Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of EME OD Tablet MD is recommended.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
EME OD Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of EME OD Tablet MD is recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

EME OD Tablet MD starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
The most common side effects of EME OD Tablet MD 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.
EME OD Tablet MD can be taken with or without food with a glass full of water. The first dose of EME OD Tablet MD is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
No, EME OD Tablet MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. EME OD Tablet MD is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
No, EME OD Tablet MD does not work for seasickness. This is because EME OD Tablet MD has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoquinoline and Quinuclidine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

References

  1. 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.
  2. Palonosetron. Woodcliff Lake, NJ: Eisai Inc; 2003 [revised Aug. 2008]. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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Country of origin: India

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