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What is Anset

Anset blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Anset is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer.
Anset injection is not for preventing nausea or vomiting that is caused by factors other than chemotherapy or surgery.
Anset may be used for purposes not listed in Anset guide.

How is Anset given?

Anset is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Anset is usually given just before your surgery begins, or within 2 hours after surgery.
To prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, Anset is given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. A second and third dose of Anset are sometimes given 4 hours and 8 hours after the first dose.

What should I avoid after receiving Anset?

This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Anset side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: rash, hives; fever, chills, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Anset dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Chemotherapy Induced:

Recommended dose: Three 0.15 mg/kg doses. The first dose is infused over 15 minutes beginning 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy. Subsequent doses (0.15 mg/kg up to a maximum of 16 mg per dose) are administered 4 and 8 hours after the first dose.
Alternative therapies:
Oral soluble film dosage form:
Highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: 24 mg given successively as three 8 mg films administered 30 minutes before the start of single-day highly emetogenic chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m2.
Moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: One 8 mg soluble film given 2 times a day. The first dose should be administered 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy, with a subsequent dose 8 hours after the first dose.

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting:

Recommended dose: Three 0.15 mg/kg doses (up to a maximum of 16 mg per dose). The first dose is infused over 15 minutes beginning 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy. Subsequent doses (0.15 mg/kg up to a maximum of 16 mg per dose) are administered 4 and 8 hours after the first dose.
Alternative therapies:
Oral soluble film dosage form:
Highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: 24 mg given successively as three 8 mg films administered 30 minutes before the start of single-day highly emetogenic chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m2.
Moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: One 8 mg soluble film given 2 times a day. The first dose should be administered 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy, with a subsequent dose 8 hours after the first dose.

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Postoperative:

4 mg IV over 2 to 5 minutes, or IM, immediately before induction of anesthesia or postoperatively if nausea or vomiting occurs within 2 hours after surgery. Alternatively, 4 mg (undiluted) may be administered intramuscularly as a single injection for adults. While recommended as a fixed dose for patients weighing more than 40 kg, few patients above 80 kg have been studied. Patients who do not achieve adequate control of postoperative nausea and vomiting following a single, prophylactic, preinduction, intravenous dose of Anset 4 mg, administration of a second intravenous dose of 4 mg Anset postoperatively does not provide additional control of nausea and vomiting.
16 mg orally 1 hour before induction of anesthesia.
Oral soluble film dosage form: 16 mg given as successively as two 8 mg oral soluble films 1 hour before induction of anesthesia.

Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting--Radiation Induced:

8 mg orally every 8 hours, give the first dose 1 to 2 hours prior to radiotherapy.
Oral soluble film dosage form:
One 8 mg soluble film given 3 times a day.
For total body irradiation: One 8 mg soluble film given 1 to 2 hours before each fraction of radiotherapy administered each day.
For single high-dose fraction radiotherapy to the abdomen: One 8 mg oral soluble film given 1 to 2 hours before radiotherapy, with subsequent doses every 8 hours after the first dose for 1 to 2 days after completion of radiotherapy.
For daily fractionated radiotherapy to the abdomen: One 8 mg oral soluble film given 1 to 2 hours before radiotherapy, with subsequent doses every 8 hours after the first dose for each day radiotherapy is given.

Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus:

Study - Induced by Intrathecal Fentanyl
8 mg IV before spinal anesthesia.

Usual Adult Dose for Alcohol Dependence:

Study (n=321) - Early onset alcoholism
4 mcg/kg two times daily.

Usual Adult Dose for Postanesthetic Shivering:

Study
8 mg IV, 3 to 5 minutes before the induction of anesthesia.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Postoperative:

Child 1 month to 12 years:
40 kg or less: 0.1 mg/kg single dose IV, administered over 2 to 5 minutes, immediately prior to or following anesthesia induction, or postoperatively if nausea and/or vomiting present shortly after surgery.
40 kg or more: 4 mg single dose IV, administered over 2 to 5 minutes, immediately prior to or following anesthesia induction, or postoperatively if nausea and/or vomiting present shortly after surgery.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Chemotherapy Induced:

Child 6 months to 18 years: 0.15 mg/kg as an IV infusion (over 15 minutes) administered 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic therapy, then at 4 and 8 hours after the first dose, respectively.
4 to 11 years: 4 mg orally given 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic therapy, then 4 mg orally 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. Thereafter, 4 mg orally every 8 hours for 1 to 2 days after emetogenic therapy is complete.
11 years or older:: 8 mg orally 3 times daily, or 24 mg orally once daily.
Oral soluble film dosage form: Use of Anset oral soluble films is not indicated for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy in pediatric patients.
For prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy: For pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, the dosage is the same as for adults. For pediatric patients 4 through 11 years of age, the dosage is one 4 mg oral soluble film given 3 times a day. The first dose should be administered 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy, with subsequent doses 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. One 4 mg oral soluble film should be administered 3 times a day (every 8 hours) for 1 to 2 days after completion of chemotherapy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gastroenteritis:

Study (n=145) - Control of emesis during the ED phase of oral rehydration:
6 months to 12 months: 1.6 mg orally every 8 hours
1 year to 3 years: 3.2 mg orally every 8 hours
4 years or older: 4 mg orally every 8 hours
Dosage was administered 15 minutes before the start of oral rehydration.

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References

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Anset - Frequently asked Questions

Can Anset be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Anset?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Anset, or if you are also using apomorphine.

To make sure Anset is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

FDA pregnancy category B. Anset is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Anset passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What other drugs will affect Anset?

There are many other medicines that can increase your risk of heart rhythm problems if you use them together with Anset.

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Anset, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Anset, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

How should I take Anset?

You should not use Anset if you are also using apomorphine (Apokyn).

Can Anset be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Anset be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology