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Netupin Tablet Combi Pack
Salt Composition: NETUPITANT,PALONOSETRON
- Manufacturer: HETERO HEALTHCARE LTD
- Pack Size: 2 TABLET(s) IN A STRIP
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Netupin Tablet Combi Pack in the original package at room temperature (25°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose.
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Product Introduction
Netupin Tablet Combi Pack is an anti-emetic medication containing the active ingredients Netupitant and Palonosetron. These drugs belong to the class of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy (the use of medicines to treat cancer). Nausea is characterised by stomach discomfort and the urge to vomit. Vomiting is the forcible expulsion of the stomach's contents through the mouth, occurring either voluntarily or involuntarily. Common side effects that may occur with this medicine include hives, facial swelling, breathing difficulty and chest pain. Inform your healthcare provider if these side effects concern you or persist longer than expected. It is administered either immediately or subsequently with anticancer medicines. It is typically given up to 24 hours while recovering from anaesthesia following surgery. Discuss with your physician if you have a history of recurrent constipation, bowel obstruction, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals in your blood such as magnesium and potassium. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to Netupitant or Palonosetron. Inform your physician about all medications you are currently taking, including herbal medicines and supplements, before taking Netupin Tablet Combi Pack.
Uses
Palonosetron is a prescription medicine, and it is used to treat Postoperative nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
How it works
Palonosetron is an Isoquinoline derivative that interacts with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. It is a type of serotonin receptor antagonist that works by blocking the action of serotonin in the body that induces nausea and vomiting. Palonosetron is also effective in the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing radiation therapy to the whole body or abdomen.
How to Use
The medicine will be administered to you by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Netupin Tablet Combi Pack is usually given about 30 minutes before you receive your anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) or right before anaesthesia for surgery. If you are taking palonosetron as an oral tablet, it should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, with or without food, as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet before swallowing it.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common: Headache Fatigue Dizziness Abdominal pain. Serious: Allergic reactions Hives Swollen face Breathing trouble Chest painTalk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood before taking Netupin Tablet Combi Pack. Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking any medicines that affect your heart beat because they could cause a heart beat problem when taken with Palonosetron solution for injection.
Expert Tips
Talk to your physician if you have a history of repeated constipation, blockage in the bowel, heart problems, or imbalance of certain minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood before taking Netupin Tablet Combi Pack. Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking any medicines that affect your heart beat because they could cause a heart beat problem when taken with Palonosetron solution for injection.
References
- Accord Healthcare SLU, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Feb 2021] [ Accessed on 01st March 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7235.pdf
- Fresenius kabi, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Dec 2018] [Accessed on 01st March 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/208109s001lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Treatment of disorders of bowel motility and water flux, 12th edition, 2011, 1341.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiemetic, prokinetic and digestant drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 669
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Netupin Tablet Combi Pack can be taken during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Netupin Tablet Combi Pack can be used for patients with liver disorders. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting treatment with Palonosetron.
Breastfeeding: unsafe It is unsafe to breastfeed during the treatment with this Netupin Tablet Combi Pack because it may cause harm to the baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Disclaimer
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