Ramosetron (

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5-HT₃ receptor antagonist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Ramosetron is also indicated for a treatment of "diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in male and women". In India it is marketed under the brand name of Ibset. It is only licensed for use in

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n countries. In Japan it is sold under the trade name Irribow. and in India as Ibset . 'Elsewhere it is commonly sold under the trade name Nasea and in India as Nozia (150 μg/mL injection & 100 μg oral tablet).Abridged prescribing information — Nasea (MIMS Philippines)
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