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Oftac is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Oftac have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oftac. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oftac as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oftac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Oftac's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oftac related warnings talks about Oftac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oftac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oftac in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Oftac are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oftac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oftac is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oftac 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 Oftac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oftac safe for pregnant women?
Oftac may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oftac, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oftac safe during breastfeeding?
Oftac may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oftac, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oftac.
What is the effect of Oftac on the Kidneys?
Oftac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oftac on the Liver?
Oftac has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oftac on the Heart?
Oftac may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oftac 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 Oftac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oftac habit forming or addictive?
Oftac does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oftac. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oftac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oftac is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oftac
Taking Oftac with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oftac
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oftac as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Oftac 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.
Oftac is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Oftac is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oftac without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Oftac 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.
Take Oftac 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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