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Onatril, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Onatril. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Onatril side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Onatril are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Onatril is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Onatril related warnings talks about Onatril's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Onatril is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Onatril are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Onatril with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Onatril is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Onatril 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Onatril is used -
Is the use of Onatril safe for pregnant women?
Onatril shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Onatril safe during breastfeeding?
Onatril may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Onatril on the Kidneys?
Onatril can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Onatril on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Onatril. 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 Onatril on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Onatril. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Onatril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onatril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onatril habit forming or addictive?
Onatril does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Onatril you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Onatril should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Onatril is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Onatril
There is no information on the effects of taking Onatril with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onatril
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Onatril.
Yes, Onatril causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Onatril may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.
Yes, Onatril can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Onatril is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.
No, Onatril should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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