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Omisafe is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Omisafe also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Omisafe depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Omisafe have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Omisafe normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Omisafe's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Omisafe's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omisafe related warnings section.
Omisafe is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Omisafe contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Omisafe have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Omisafe, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Omisafe 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Omisafe safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Omisafe in pregnant women.
Is the use of Omisafe safe during breastfeeding?
Omisafe may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Omisafe on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Omisafe on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Omisafe on the Liver?
Omisafe may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omisafe on the Heart?
Omisafe is completely safe for the heart.
Omisafe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omisafe unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omisafe habit forming or addictive?
Omisafe does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Omisafe can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Omisafe is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omisafe cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omisafe
Taking Omisafe with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omisafe
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Omisafe.
Omisafe is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Discontinuing Omisafe in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Omisafe works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Do not self-administer Omisafe. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Omisafe can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311