Otek: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Otek Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Otek Dosage & How to Take
Otek Side Effects
Otek Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Otek with Other Drugs
Otek Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Otek
Otek Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Otek Benefits & Uses

Otek is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Ear Infection
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Meningitis
Salmonella
Psittacosis
Eye Infections
Eye Allergies
Uveitis

Otek 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

Otek Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Otek is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Otek Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
What is the effect of Otek on the Kidneys?

Otek has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Otek with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Otek Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Otek

Is this Otek habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Otek is addictive.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Otek only as per medical advice.

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

Otek is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Otek Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Mild
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Otek

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Otek helpful in typhoid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Otek is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Otek contain penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Otek does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Otek with ranitidine?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Otek treat meningitis?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Otek can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Otek work?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Otek contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Otek is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.