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Dennis Injection

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Product introduction

Dennis Injection 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.

Dennis Injection is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Uses of Dennis Injection

Benefits of Dennis Injection

In Treatment of Nausea

Dennis Injection blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Dennis Injection

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 Dennis

  • Injection site pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

How to use Dennis Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Dennis Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dennis Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dennis Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Dennis Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dennis Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dennis Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dennis Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Dennis Injection for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • It is given as an injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
  • It may cause an application site reaction like redness, swelling, and pain. Consult with your doctor if it bothers you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

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FAQs

How quickly does Dennis Injection work?

Dennis Injection starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

What are the side effects of Dennis Injection?

The most common side effects of Dennis Injection are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.

Is Dennis Injection a steroid?

No, Dennis Injection is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Dennis Injection is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.

Does Dennis Injection work for seasickness?

No, Dennis Injection does not work for seasickness. This is because Dennis Injection has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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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. Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 285
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Marketer details

Name: Vitabiotech Healthcare Private Limited
Address: Property No.5 Jajman Complex, Nanhera Road, Kuldeep Nagar, Ambala Cantt(H.R) 133004
Country of origin: India

MRP
24
Inclusive of all taxes
2.0 ml in 1 ampoule
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