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Ofnij is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Ofnij also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofnij. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ofnij as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ofnij are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ofnij's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Ofnij's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ofnij related warnings section.
Ofnij can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ofnij in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Ofnij are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ofnij have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ofnij is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ofnij 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ofnij is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ofnij safe for pregnant women?
Ofnij may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ofnij again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ofnij safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ofnij. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ofnij immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ofnij again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ofnij on the Kidneys?
Ofnij has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofnij on the Liver?
Ofnij may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofnij on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofnij on the heart have been reported.
Ofnij 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 Ofnij unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofnij habit forming or addictive?
Ofnij is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ofnij. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ofnij is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ofnij for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofnij
Taking Ofnij with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofnij
Taking Ofnij with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Discontinuing Ofnij on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Ofnij 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, long-term use of Ofnij can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Ofnij 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.
No, Ofnij does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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