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Onoff Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Onoff Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Onoff Injection. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Onoff Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Onoff Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Onoff Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Onoff Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Onoff Injection related warnings section.
Onoff Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Onoff Injection in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Onoff Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Onoff Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Onoff Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Onoff Injection 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.
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Is the use of Onoff Injection safe for pregnant women?
Onoff may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Onoff, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Onoff Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Onoff can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Onoff Injection on the Kidneys?
Onoff may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Onoff Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Onoff rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Onoff Injection on the Heart?
Onoff has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onoff Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onoff Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Onoff Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Onoff Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Onoff Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Onoff Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Onoff Injection
Taking Onoff Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onoff Injection
Taking Onoff Injection with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Onoff 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.
Onoff 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.
Onoff can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Onoff for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Onoff is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
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