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Orapen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Orapen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Orapen. 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.
While these are the most often observed Orapen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Orapen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Orapen's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Orapen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Orapen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Orapen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Orapen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Orapen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Orapen 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 Orapen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Orapen safe for pregnant women?
Orapen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Orapen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Orapen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Orapen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Orapen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Orapen again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Orapen on the Kidneys?
Orapen rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Orapen on the Liver?
Orapen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Orapen on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Orapen on the heart have been reported.
Orapen 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 Orapen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orapen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Orapen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Orapen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orapen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Orapen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Orapen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Orapen
Some foods when eaten with Orapen can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orapen
Taking Orapen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Orapen 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.
Yes, Orapen is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Take Orapen as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, long-term use of Orapen 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.
Take Orapen if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
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