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Odgat, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Other than this, Odgat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odgat. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Odgat include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Odgat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odgat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Odgat is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Odgat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Odgat related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Odgat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Odgat contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Odgat have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Odgat is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Odgat 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Odgat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Odgat safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Odgat. It is best to stop taking Odgat immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Odgat safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Odgat. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Odgat on the Kidneys?
Odgat is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Odgat on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Odgat on the liver.
What is the effect of Odgat on the Heart?
Using Odgat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Odgat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Odgat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odgat habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Odgat.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Odgat since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Taking Odgat may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Odgat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Odgat
Some foods when eaten with Odgat can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odgat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Odgat with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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