Ocunepa: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ocunepa Information

Ocunepa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Eye Infections, Swollen Eyes are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Ocunepa have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Ocunepa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Ocunepa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ocunepa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Ocunepa's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ocunepa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ocunepa related warnings section.

Ocunepa is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Ocunepa have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Ocunepa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Ocunepa, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Ocunepa Benefits & Uses
Ocunepa Dosage & How to Take
Ocunepa Side Effects
Ocunepa Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ocunepa with Other Drugs
Ocunepa Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ocunepa
Ocunepa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ocunepa Benefits & Uses

Ocunepa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Ocunepa Dosage & How to Take

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

Ocunepa Related Warnings

Is the use of Ocunepa safe for pregnant women?

Ocunepa may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ocunepa again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ocunepa safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ocunepa in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ocunepa is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ocunepa on the Kidneys?

Ocunepa does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocunepa on the Liver?

Using Ocunepa does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ocunepa on the Heart?

Side effects of Ocunepa rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ocunepa with Other Drugs

Ocunepa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Aspirin

Urokinase

Warfarin

Ocunepa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ocunepa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Drug Allergy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hemophilia
Asthma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ocunepa

Is this Ocunepa habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ocunepa.

Ocunepa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ocunepa

Taking Ocunepa with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocunepa

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ocunepa with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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