Octamop 10 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vitiligo
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet 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
Adult	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on alternate days
Geriatric	Disease: Vitiligo (Leucoderma) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on alternate days

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Octamop during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Octamop in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Octamop is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Octamop may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Octamop can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Octamop on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Octamop 10 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Fosphenytoin

Moderate

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiodarone

Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin,Ezetimibe

Chlorthalidone

Doxycycline

Nalidixic Acid

Moxifloxacin

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Octamop 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Porphyria
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Liver Disease
Skin Cancer
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Octamop 10 Mg Tablet

Is this Octamop 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Octamop 10 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Octamop 10 Mg Tablet

When consumed with certain foods, Octamop 10 Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Octamop 10 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Octamop 10 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Uvadex® (methoxsalen)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890-891

Octamop 10 Mg Tablet