Navoban (Tropisetron) and/or alternatives

General Information On Navoban

Navoban is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cytotoxic therapy, post surgery, or cancer chemotherapy. The active ingredient of this medication is Tropisetron Hydrochloride.

Side Effects for Navoban

Navoban is a generally well tolerated medication. Side effects are transient, with the most common one being headache. Other side effects with a large dosage include constipation. Some uncommon side effects of Navoban medication include fatigue, dizziness, somnolence and gastrointestinal disorders. These gastrointestinal disorders are characterized by abdominal pain, anorexia and diarrhea. People on Navoban may also experience chest discomfort, acute bronchospasm, dyspnea and hypotension. Generalized or flushing urticaria, bardycardia, shivering and skin reactions are some of the other side effects of taking Navoban.

The above mentioned side effects may be attributed to the anesthesia given during the surgery. It may also be due to the surgical procedures undergone by the patient. Side effects may be found to be very rare in patients who take Navoban in the capsule form as part of the recommended 6-day treatment schedule.

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from cardiac rhythm or conduction disturbances. Dosage requirements may have to be reduced if you are suffering from uncontrolled hypertension. This is because a daily dosage of more than 10mg of Navoban may cause an increase in blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you have a renal impairment.

Navoban may or may not affect the health of an unborn child. Consult your doctor if you become pregnant before or during the treatment with Navoban. Do not buy Navoban if you are breast feeding and make sure that you inform your doctor beforehand if you are breast feeding a baby. Navoban is not recommended as a medication for children. If required, consult your doctor to see if it can be prescribed for your children.

Navoban Dosage

Navoban is initially administered as an intravenous injection delivered immediately before the beginning of cancer chemotherapy. It may also be administered as an infusion that is given over 15 minutes or as a slow injection. You can then buy Navoban as an oral capsule over the next five days of recommended treatment course. The strength of the capsule is Navoban 5mg or Navoban 2mg. The capsule must be taken along with water in the morning on an empty stomach. The recommended time for taking Navoban is one hour before food.

The recommended dosage of Navoban is 2mg as an intravenous injection, an infusion or as a slow injection for the treatment or prevention of post operative nausea and vomiting. Navoban may be administered shortly before the administration of anesthesia.

The symptoms of an overdose of Navoban include visual hallucinations. Increase in blood pressure levels may be seen with an overdose of the medication for Navoban patients with a previous history of hypertension. Inform your doctor immediately or seek immediate medical assistance if these symptoms of an overdose occur.

Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are taking Rifampicin or any other similar medications that cause formation of liver enzymes. Examples of such medications include Phenobarbital. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription medication before you are administered Navoban or before you buy Navoban capsules.

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