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Oftek, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Oftek also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oftek. 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 Oftek side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oftek are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Oftek's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oftek related warnings talks about Oftek's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oftek is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oftek are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Oftek may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Oftek, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oftek 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oftek is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oftek safe for pregnant women?
Oftek can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oftek right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oftek safe during breastfeeding?
Oftek can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Oftek on the Kidneys?
Oftek may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oftek on the Liver?
Oftek is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oftek on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Oftek on the heart have been reported.
Oftek should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oftek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oftek habit forming or addictive?
Oftek does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oftek you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oftek is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oftek for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oftek
Some foods when eaten with Oftek can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oftek
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oftek as it can have severe side effects.
Oftek can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, long-term use of Oftek 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.
Yes, Oftek 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuing Oftek 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience