Odpant Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Odpant Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odpant Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Odpant Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odpant Injection 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.
Odpant Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Odpant Injection related warnings talks about Odpant Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Odpant Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Odpant Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Odpant Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Odpant Injection 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 Odpant Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Odpant Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Odpant without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Odpant Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Odpant may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Odpant, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Odpant.
What is the effect of Odpant Injection on the Kidneys?
Odpant does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odpant Injection on the Liver?
Odpant has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Odpant Injection on the Heart?
Odpant is not harmful for the heart.
Odpant Injection 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 Odpant Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odpant Injection habit forming or addictive?
Odpant Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Odpant Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Odpant Injection does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Odpant Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odpant Injection
You can take Odpant Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odpant Injection
Consuming Odpant Injection with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Odpant is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Odpant can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Odpant helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
Odpant is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
No, you can not buy Odpant over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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