Lamea Injection 0.3 mg (Ramosetron Hydrochloride)

Adult administration

Adults: Administer 0.3 mg of Ramosetron Hydrochloride intravenously once daily. If the effect is insufficient, the same dosage may be administered additionally. However, do not exceed 0.6 mg in a single day's dose. Adjust dosage according to symptoms.

This drug is an injection and care must be taken as glass particles may be mixed in when opening the container. Particular caution is required when used by children or elderly individuals. This drug should not be used by individuals who have allergic reactions to this medication or its components. Patients taking other serotonin-related medications should use this drug cautiously and consult with their physician. Serious allergic reactions, such as shock or anaphylaxis, may occur when this medication is used, so if symptoms occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Additionally, there have been reports of seizure symptoms similar to epilepsy, so caution regarding neurological symptoms is necessary. Various side effects such as headache, diarrhea, liver function abnormalities, itching may occur, and if there are abnormal symptoms, the medical staff should be informed. This medication is intended for patients who have received chemotherapy that causes severe nausea and vomiting. When used with other serotonergic medications, there is a risk of serious side effects such as serotonin syndrome, so patients should be closely monitored when co-administering. As this drug is metabolized in the liver, when taken with certain medications, its concentration may increase, raising the risk of side effects, so vigilance is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits when using this drug, and it is advised to discontinue breastfeeding while using it. Safety in pediatric patients has not been sufficiently established, so caution in use is necessary. Elderly patients may have diminished bodily functions and should be carefully administered, with close monitoring for any adverse effects requiring immediate action. This drug may cause issues when mixed with certain injection solutions, so it should not be mixed, and ampoules should be carefully cut after wiping with clean cotton.

Serious side effects

Shock, symptoms similar to anaphylaxis (chest discomfort, respiratory distress, asthma, low blood pressure), seizure-like symptoms

Mild side effects

Headache, feeling of heaviness, itching, redness, diarrhea, constipation, increased BUN, increased serum creatinine, liver function abnormalities (increased AST, increased ALT, increased r-GTP, increased bilirubin), sensation of warmth, hiccups, warmth in the head, tingling in the tongue, insomnia, rash

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept in a dark place to avoid light exposure. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Brown glass ampoule containing a colorless, clear liquid injection

Package unit

5 ampoules/box [(2 milliliters/ampoule)]