Orthogesic 50 MG Suspension
Orthogesic 50 MG Suspension is a drug used for the management of pain and to treat fever. It is commonly prescribed to acute pain, pain related to menstrual cramps, backache, post-operative pains, osteoarthritis and fever. This drug belongs to the class of NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
This medication functions by blocking the cyclooxygenases which actually produces pain signals in our body. Cyclooxygenases and Prostaglandin are the reasons for the occurrence of inflammation, swelling of joints and other acute pains.
Orthogesic 50 MG Suspension works by exerting pain-relieving activities. Cyclooxygenase is a type of enzyme which produces compounds known as Prostaglandin. The existence of Prostaglandin in your body creates inflammation in joints, swelling and pain.
Orthogesic 50 MG Suspension is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, so it effectively reduces these symptoms. This medicine targets all the components resulting in the development of swelling such as free radicals, proteolytic enzyme, histamine, cyclooxygenases and prostaglandin.
This drug, if given in high dosage, can also be used in treating inflammation in the body. But it is not good to use the drug for a prolonged period due to its harmful side effects. It is always advisable to finish the passage within 15 days.
This medication is used to cure the following diseases:
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Pain Relief
This medication is known to cause fewer side effects like:
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Increased Liver Enzymes
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How long is the duration of effect?
On average, the effects of the medication can last for 24 hours.
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What is the onset of action?
The onset of the effects is immediate.
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Are there any pregnancy warnings?
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Is it habit forming?
There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this medicine.
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Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not safe for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.
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Is It safe with alcohol?
This medicine is not safe with alcohol. If you experience certain symptoms such as stomach bleeding or ulcers, then you must speak to your doctor immediately.
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Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Yes, you can drive after taking this medicine.
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Does this affect kidney function?
Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.
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Does this affect liver function?
Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Orthogesic 50 MG Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Cipla Ltd
- Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
- Alembic Ltd
- Panacea Biotec Ltd
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Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.
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Are there any overdose instructions?
If you have overdosed on the pill, you must consult your doctor immediately.
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India
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United States
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Japan
This drug improves the patient's condition by blocking the production of prostaglandins thereby relieving pain and inflammation. It is is used for Acute pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Dysmenorrhea, etc
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
The medication has interactions with certain diseases. This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver disease due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
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Interaction with Medicine
This drug interacts with corticosteroids, anti-coagulants, diuretics, angiotensin conversion enzyme inhibitors, etc.
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