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OA Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. OA Suspension also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of OA Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed OA Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of OA Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, OA Suspension's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to OA Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
OA Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid OA Suspension in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by OA Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, OA Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for OA Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
OA Suspension 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when OA Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of OA Suspension safe for pregnant women?
OA may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take OA again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of OA Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of OA. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of OA Suspension on the Kidneys?
OA rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of OA Suspension on the Liver?
OA is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of OA Suspension on the Heart?
OA has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take OA Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this OA Suspension habit forming or addictive?
OA Suspension does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking OA Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
OA Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, OA Suspension is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and OA Suspension
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes OA Suspension to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and OA Suspension
Consuming OA Suspension with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, OA is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, OA can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Discontinuing OA on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, long-term use of OA can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
OA is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
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