Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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.

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Uses of Amotic Tablet MD

Benefits of Amotic Tablet MD

In Treatment of Nausea

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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 Amotic 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 Amotic

Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache

How to use Amotic 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. Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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 Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carbazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

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FAQs

How quickly does Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet work?

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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 Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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.

When should you take Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet?

Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

Is Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet a steroid?

No, Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet 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 Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet work for seasickness?

No, Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Amotic-MD 8mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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