Anzemet Tablets (Dolasetron) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Nausea and vomiting facts

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a disease or condition. The underlying cause of the illness causing nausea and vomiting should be identified and treated.
Nausea and vomiting symptom control is important both for comfort's sake and to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can worsen nausea and vomiting.
Medication may be available to control symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Introduction to nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of an underlying illness and not a specific disease. Nausea is the sensation that the stomach wants to empty itself, while vomiting (emesis) or throwing up, is the act of forcible emptying of the stomach. The term "dry heaves" refers to an episode of vomiting where there is no food in the stomach to vomit, and only clear secretions are vomited.

Vomiting is a violent act in which the stomach almost...

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Anzemet Tablets Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Anzemet Tablets)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose (Anzemet Tablets)?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a dolasetron overdose are not well known but might include tremors, seizures, and heart problems.

What should I avoid while taking dolasetron (Anzemet Tablets)?

There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatment with dolasetron unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What other drugs will affect dolasetron (Anzemet Tablets)?

Do not take dolasetron without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), torsemide (Demadex), chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Esidrix, Microzide, Oretic), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone, Spironol), triamterene (Dyrenium), and others;
a medicine to treat irregular heartbeats such as amiodarone (Cordarone), bepridil (Vascor), disopyramide (Norpace), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); or
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin).

You may not be able to take dolasetron, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dolasetron. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with dolasetron.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has more information about dolasetron written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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