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Orpenem, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Orpenem also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Orpenem depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Orpenem are Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Orpenem side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Orpenem 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.
It is also important to note that Orpenem has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Orpenem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Orpenem related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Orpenem are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Orpenem with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Orpenem is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Orpenem 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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Is the use of Orpenem safe for pregnant women?
Orpenem can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Orpenem right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Orpenem safe during breastfeeding?
Orpenem may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Orpenem, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Orpenem.
What is the effect of Orpenem on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Orpenem on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Orpenem on the Liver?
Using Orpenem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Orpenem on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Orpenem for the heart.
Orpenem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orpenem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orpenem habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Orpenem has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Orpenem. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Orpenem should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Orpenem for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Orpenem
Taking Orpenem with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orpenem
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orpenem with alcohol will be.
Yes, Orpenem can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
Yes, Orpenem can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection or the severity of infection is very high.
Orpenem can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Ideally, Orpenem should be taken 3 times daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to penicillin and kidney problem.
No, you can not buy Orpenem over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 731
