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Omepred is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. The alternative uses of Omepred have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omepred. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Omepred include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. While these are the most often observed Omepred side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Omepred are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Omepred's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Omepred's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omepred related warnings section.
Omepred can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Omepred in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Omepred have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Omepred may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omepred is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Omepred is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Omepred safe for pregnant women?
Omepred is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Omepred safe during breastfeeding?
Omepred is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Omepred on the Kidneys?
Omepred may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omepred on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Omepred. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Omepred on the Heart?
Omepred may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Omepred 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 Omepred unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omepred habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Omepred has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Omepred
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Omepred together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omepred
Information about the interaction of Omepred and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, you can take Omepred for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Discontinuing Omepred 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.
No, Omepred does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Do not take Omepred along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Omepred 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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