Orprozil

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Orprozil Information

Orprozil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Orprozil have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Orprozil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Orprozil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Orprozil 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, Orprozil's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Orprozil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Orprozil contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Orprozil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orprozil is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.


Orprozil Benefits & Uses

Orprozil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Orprozil Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orprozil Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Orprozil safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Orprozil without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Orprozil safe during breastfeeding?


    Orprozil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Orprozil on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Orprozil on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Orprozil on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Orprozil on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Orprozil on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Orprozil for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Orprozil with Other Drugs

Orprozil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Orprozil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orprozil unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Orprozil

  • Is this Orprozil habit forming or addictive?


    Orprozil is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Orprozil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orprozil can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Orprozil should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Orprozil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Orprozil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Orprozil


    You can take Orprozil with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Orprozil


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Orprozil.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cefzil® (Cefprozil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-305

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