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Otek is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Otek have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Otek. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Otek as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Otek normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Otek has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Otek's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Otek is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Otek contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Otek with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Otek is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Otek 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.
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Is the use of Otek safe for pregnant women?
Otek shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Otek safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Otek. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Otek on the Kidneys?
Otek has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Otek on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Otek. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Otek on the Heart?
Otek 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.
Otek 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 Otek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otek habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Otek is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Otek will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Otek only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Otek is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Otek
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Otek to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otek
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Otek with alcohol will be.
Yes, Otek can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Otek along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
The dosage of Otek may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Otek should be taken empty stomach because food may affect absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Otek can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Otek can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usually, other antibiotics are preferred to treat gonorrhea due to decreased side effects and greater efficacy along with faster recovery.
Otek is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742