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O M T Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of O M T Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of O M T Suspension as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of O M T Suspension 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.
It is also important to note that O M T Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, O M T Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the O M T Suspension related warnings section.
O M T Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid O M T Suspension in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Other contraindications of O M T Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, O M T Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that O M T Suspension is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
O M T Suspension is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of O M T Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take O M T without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of O M T Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of O M T on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of O M T Suspension on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of O M T on the kidneys.
What is the effect of O M T Suspension on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by O M T. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart O M T only after medical advice.
What is the effect of O M T Suspension on the Heart?
O M T can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take O M T Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this O M T Suspension habit forming or addictive?
O M T Suspension does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking O M T Suspension you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
O M T Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking O M T Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and O M T Suspension
You can take O M T Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and O M T Suspension
Taking alcohol with O M T Suspension can be dangerous.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of O M T. Apply balms and take a mild painkiller if a headache is of throbbing nature. Additionally, headaches can be prevented by doing yoga and meditation, by keeping away from electronic gadgets and computers, by eating light food and listening to relaxing music.
Yes, O M T can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
O M T must be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not take more or less of it as it may cause side effects or disease relapse.
O M T is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, O M T has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
No, O M T is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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