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Oak is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Oak has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Oak depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Oak as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Oak are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oak is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Oak related warnings talks about Oak's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oak is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oak are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oak with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oak is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oak 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 Oak is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oak safe for pregnant women?
Oak may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oak, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oak safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oak. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oak immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oak again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oak on the Kidneys?
Oak rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oak on the Liver?
Side effects of Oak rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oak on the Heart?
Oak may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oak should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oak unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oak habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Oak has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oak you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oak only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oak for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oak
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Oak to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oak
Taking Oak with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)
