Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Abivom 2mg Syrup may be taken with or without food.
- Kidney : CAUTION
Abivom 2mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Abivom 2mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.In severe liver disease, do not exceed the prescribed dose and consult your child?s doctor.
Do not panic. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, you must skip the missed dose if it?s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
What is Abivom 2mg Syrup used for?::: Abivom 2mg Syrup is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, the doctor may ask you to give Abivom 2mg Syrup to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Abivom 2mg Syrup is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child?s doctor may prescribe giving Abivom 2mg Syrup to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.| What if my child takes too much Abivom 2mg Syrup?::: Abivom 2mg Syrup is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child?s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Abivom 2mg Syrup can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.| How should Abivom 2mg Syrup be stored?::: Abivom 2mg Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Abivom 2mg Syrup?::: Abivom 2mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Abivom 2mg Syrup. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| In what conditions do I need to call my child?s doctor right away?::: Call your child?s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.| My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Abivom 2mg Syrup along with it?::: Avoid combining Abivom 2mg Syrup with such medicines because concomitant use of Abivom 2mg Syrup with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Abivom 2mg Syrup just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.
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