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Otomed is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Other than this, Otomed has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Otomed. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Otomed as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Otomed go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Otomed has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Otomed has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Otomed related warnings section.
Otomed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Otomed in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Otomed have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Otomed have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Otomed is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Otomed 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Otomed safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Otomed without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Otomed safe during breastfeeding?
Otomed is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Otomed on the Kidneys?
Otomed is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Otomed on the Liver?
Otomed does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Otomed on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Otomed for the heart.
Otomed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Otomed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otomed habit forming or addictive?
Otomed does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Otomed
Taking Otomed with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otomed
You may consume alcohol while taking Otomed. But caution is still important.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Otomed should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
It is recommended to avoid taking Otomed with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Otomed is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
No, Otomed does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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