Omac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Omac have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omac. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Omac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Omac normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Omac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Omac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omac related warnings section.
Omac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Omac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Omac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omac is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Omac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Omac safe for pregnant women?
Omac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Omac safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Omac for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Omac on the Kidneys?
Effects of Omac on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omac on the Liver?
Omac may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omac on the Heart?
Side effects of Omac rarely affect the heart.
Omac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omac habit forming or addictive?
Omac is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omac does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Omac only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omac
It is safe to take Omac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Omac does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Do not self-administer Omac. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Omac please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Omac cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Omac by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Omac should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
No, Omac is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Omac is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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