Ozagrel
About Ozagrel
Ozagrel belongs to a class of selective thromboxane A2 synthase inhibitors. Ozagrel used for the treatment of bronchial asthma (asthma). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs.
Ozagrel contains Ozagrel Hydrcholride. It acts by inhibiting the effect of natural chemicals that induce swelling and constriction of the airways. This makes it easier to breathe.
Take Ozagrel as prescribed. Your doctor will decide the dose and dosage schedule based on your condition. Some people may experience feeling or being unwell, gastrointestinal discomfort, and headaches. Most of these side effects of Ozagrel do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before taking Ozagrel, inform your doctor about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Also, tell your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised not to take it unless instructed by the doctor.
Uses of Ozagrel
Medicinal Benefits
Ozagrel contains Ozagrel Hydrochloride. It belongs to a class of selective thromboxane A2 synthase inhibitors. It acts by inhibiting the effect of natural chemicals that induce swelling and constriction of the airways. This makes it easier to breathe. Thus, it helps to treat bronchial asthma.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ozagrel
- Feeling or being unwell
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
Drug Warnings
Ozagrel should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. The safety of Ozagrel in pregnant and breastfeeding women is unknown. Therefore, do not take it unless instructed by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing this medicine. In rare cases, this medicine may worsen asthma symptoms in some patients. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or wheezing, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interaction found/established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Ozagrel is unknown. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Ozagrel in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, please consult your doctor; your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing this medicine.
Breast Feeding
cautionInform the doctor if you are breastfeeding. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the medicine, taking into account the importance of the medicine to the mother.
Driving
safeOzagrel usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLimited information was available about using Ozagrel in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Ozagrel if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information was available about using Ozagrel in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Ozagrel if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionThere was limited information about the usage of Ozagrel in paediatric patients. Please seek medical advice. Only if the benefits exceed the dangers will your doctor prescribe.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and strictly do not consume alcohol and caffeine (coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate). Caffeine is a stimulant and can decrease Ozagrel's calming effects, and alcohol can enhance Ozagrel's effects.
- Smoking should be avoided while taking Ozagrel as it can alter theophylline's blood levels, which may affect the dosing.
- Maintaining hygiene, like washing hands after coming from outside, is essential, as people with asthma/COPD are at a greater risk of infections.
- Stay active and exercise regularly to improve the quality of life and increase tolerance to shortness of breath.
- Talk with a family member if you feel low or stressed, as it improves symptoms of COPD and keeps it under control.
- Shortness of breath can be eased by doing pursed-lip breathing exercises. In this, relax your neck and shoulder muscles, breathe in with your nose for two seconds and breathe out through pursed lips for four seconds. Breathing techniques and such exercises will help you to improve your breathing capacity and lung health.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and may produce extra mucus, leading to breathing difficulty with a whistling sound (wheezing) in laboured breathing conditions. There is presently no cure, but there are basic treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so that they do not interfere with your life.
FAQs
Ozagrel is used to treat Asthma.
Ozagrel contains Ozagrel Hydrochloride. It acts by inhibiting the effect of natural chemicals that induce swelling and constriction of the airways. This makes it easier to breathe.
You are recommended to take Ozagrel for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 5 to 7 days of using Ozagrel, please consult your doctor.
No, it is not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of medicine as it can lead to serious adverse effects and worsen your health condition.
No, Ozagrel is only indicated for managing breathing problems like asthma.
No, it is always recommended to inform your doctor or healthcare professional before stopping the treatment. Sudden stopping of medicine may recur your symptoms and worsen the condition.
