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Oks is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Suspension, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Oks have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Oks depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oks can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oks are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Oks has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oks related warnings talks about Oks's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oks since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oks contraindications section.
Besides this, Oks may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oks is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oks 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 Oks is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oks safe for pregnant women?
Oks can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Oks, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oks safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oks. Immediately discontinue Oks if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Oks on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oks on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oks on the Liver?
Oks may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Oks on the Heart?
Oks may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oks 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 Oks unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oks habit forming or addictive?
Oks does not cause addiction.
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 Oks can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oks only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oks in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oks
Some foods when eaten with Oks can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oks
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oks as it can have severe side effects.
No, Oks 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.
Yes, long-term use of Oks 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 Oks 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.
Oks 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.
Discontinuing Oks 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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