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Ofdia Suspension is a combination of antibacterial (ofloxacin) and anti-amoebic (metronidazole) used to treat various infections caused by bacteria and dysentery caused due to amoeba. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Amoebic dysentery can be caused due to Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, or Clostridium difficile.
Ofdia Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics that include Ofloxacin and Metronidazole. Ofloxacin prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Both are bactericidal in nature, and collectively they help in treating the disease effectively.
Take Ofdia Suspension as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Ofdia Suspension based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, upset of stomach, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and metallic taste. Metronidazole can also cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion. Most of these side effects of Ofdia Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc., please consult your doctor immediately.
It is not advisable to stop taking Ofdia Suspension suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. The full course prescribed by the doctor should be completed. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, epilepsy, sleeping disorder, or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Ofdia Suspension should not be used by the pregnant women (especially during the first trimester), breastfeeding mother and patients with liver diseases, low blood white cells (leukopenia), seizures (fits), gastro intestine diseases (like Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease etc.) and other neurological related diseases. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as it can lower your mental alertness and cause dizziness.
Ofdia Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics that include Ofloxacin and Metronidazole. Ofloxacin prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Both are bactericidal in nature.
If you are allergic to ofloxacin, metronidazole, or any other antibacterial or anti-amoebic agents, please inform your doctor to avoid any unwanted side effects like swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue. Taking Ofdia Suspension may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a tissue that joins a bone to a muscle) or a tendon rupture. Dairy products should be avoided along with Ofdia Suspension. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ofdia Suspension as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with an irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Ofdia Suspension. Some medicines like pain killers (ibuprofen or diclofenac,) anti-asthma (theophylline), anti-diabetic (glibenclamide), anti-gout (probenecid), anti-cancer (5-fluorouracil), antidepressant (lithium), antiepileptic (phenobarbital, phenytoin), blood thinner (warfarin) should not be taken with Ofdia Suspension to avoid worsening of the condition. Ofdia Suspension should not be given to the pregnant mother (during the first trimester) and in nursing mothers as it passes into the breast milk. Please inform you, doctor, before taking Ofdia Suspension if you have a history of problems with your liver, blood, low white blood cell count (leukopenia), nervous system (convulsions). Do not drink alcohol with Ofdia Suspension as it may cause flushing and drowsiness which can alter your mental alertness.
Drug-drug interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen or diclofenac,) anti-asthma (theophylline), anti-diabetic (glibenclamide), anti-gout (probenecid), anti-cancer (5-fluorouracil), antidepressant (lithium), antiepileptic (phenobarbital, phenytoin), and blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ofdia Suspension interacts with dairy products (like milk or yoghurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder (rheumatoid arthritis), seizures (fits), low white blood cell count (leukopenia), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity before starting Ofdia Suspension.
You should consult a doctor if you have symptoms associated with dehydration like dry mouth, excessive thirst, wrinkled skin, little or no urination, dizziness and lightheadedness.
Bacterial Infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.
Diarrhoea: It is the increase in bowel movement leading to increased and loose motions.
Dysentery: It is inflammation of the intestine, particularly the colon, caused by the bacteria Shigella.
Alcohol
Unsafe
Alcohol should not be consumed while taking Ofdia Suspension to avoid unpleasant side-effects like flushing, lightheadedness, dizzy and drowsy.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Ofdia Suspension should not be taken if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while taking Ofdia Suspension, stop taking the medication, and contact your doctor immediately. Metronidazole should not be given in the first trimester of the pregnancy as it may cause harm to the fetus.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Ofdia Suspension passes in the breast milk so the nursing mother should avoid taking Ofdia Suspension.
Driving
Caution
Ofdia Suspension can cause dizziness in some patients. If you feel dizzy, please do not operate the car.
Liver
Caution
Ofdia Suspension to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Ofdia Suspension to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Ofdia Suspension can be given to the children for typhoid fever, diarrhoea, stomach infection, amoebiasis, abdominal infection, diarrhoea and intestinal infection.
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