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Owin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Infusion, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Owin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Owin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Owin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Owin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Owin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Owin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Owin related warnings section.
Owin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Owin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Owin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Owin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Owin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Owin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Owin safe for pregnant women?
Owin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Owin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Owin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Owin. Immediately discontinue Owin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Owin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Owin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Owin on the Liver?
Owin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Owin on the Heart?
Owin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Owin 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 Owin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Owin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Owin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Owin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Owin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Owin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Owin
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Owin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Owin
Taking Owin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Owin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Owin causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
It is recommended to avoid taking Owin 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.
Do not take Owin along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Owin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
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