Can You Take Too Much Zuplenz?
Zuplenz™ (
Ondansetron Oral Soluble Film) is a prescription medication licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Zuplenz.
The effects of a Zuplenz overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including the
Zuplenz dosage and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Zuplenz, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of a Zuplenz Overdose
The effects of a Zuplenz overdose may include:
- Sudden blindness for a few minutes
- Severe constipation
- Low blood pressure (hypotension), which could cause lightheadedness, dizziness, and/or fainting
- Changes in heart rhythm.
In past cases of a Zuplenz overdose, the symptoms went away without causing severe problems.
The treatment for a Zuplenz overdose will vary.
If it was recent, a healthcare provider may administer certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach."
Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for this type of overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Other treatments based on the complications that occur
- Close monitoring of vital signs, especially the heart rate and rhythm.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Zuplenz.
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