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Ondrea is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. The alternative uses of Ondrea have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Ondrea is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The most common side effects of Ondrea are Chills, Fever, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ondrea as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ondrea are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ondrea is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ondrea's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ondrea related warnings section.
Ondrea is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Anemia, Neutropenia, Blood Cancer as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Ondrea may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ondrea is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ondrea 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
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Is the use of Ondrea safe for pregnant women?
Ondrea shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ondrea safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ondrea. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ondrea on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Ondrea. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ondrea on the Liver?
Ondrea may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ondrea on the Heart?
Ondrea has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ondrea 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 Ondrea unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondrea habit forming or addictive?
Ondrea is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ondrea you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ondrea is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ondrea is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ondrea
Taking Ondrea with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondrea
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ondrea and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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