Ontac 75mg Injection- 3ml
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Manufactured By Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Diclofenac (75mg)
Package Size ( 3ml Injection in a vial )
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Taking diclofenac with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
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A: No. Using Ontac together with warfarin can increase the risk of serious bleeding from the stomach (Higher than users of either drug alone). Inform your doctor before starting these medications.
Q: Is Ontac a painkiller?
A: Yes. Ontac is a pain killer. In fact, it belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis.
Q: Is Ontac a narcotic?
A: No, Ontac is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Q: Can I use Ontac along with vitamins?
A: Yes, Ontac can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Can Ontac be used for the treatment of hepatitis?
A: No, Ontac is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis. Hepatitis is a condition where the liver is inflamed. Ontac can, in fact, cause harm to the liver as a side effect.
Q: Can Ontac be used after C-section?
A: Yes, Ontac is a pain killer. C-section is the short name for Cesarean Section which is an operative procedure to deliver the baby through the mother's abdomen and uterus. Ontac can be used to treat the pain that may occur after the operation.
Q: Can I take Ontac along with misoprostol?
A: Yes. It can be taken together. Misoprostol protects the stomach from irritating gastric effects of Ontac. The combination of medication is used to treat arthritis in patients at high risk of getting stomach/intestinal ulcers and complications from the ulcers (such as bleeding).
Q: Can I take Ontac while I am on thyroxine?
A: Yes, Ontac can be taken with thyroxine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Why Ontac should be stopped before surgery?
A: Since Ontac has been shown to have blood thinning effects, it can increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it is stopped before surgery to prevent excessive loss of blood.
Q: What are the contraindications for Ontac?
A: Ontac should not be used if there is an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to it, or other pain killers, active ulcer in the stomach, bleeding from the stomach, history of severe heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and or heart attack.
Q: Can Ontac affect the chance of conceiving?
A: Yes. Ontac can sometime cause reversible infertility. Ontac by its mechanism of action, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Why does Ontac cause an ulcer?
A: Ontac can cause damage to the lining cells of the stomach by several mechanisms, including the irritant effect on the cells, breaking of the protective barrier properties of lining cells, suppression of prostaglandin production of the stomach, reduction of stomach mucosal blood flow and interference with the repair of superficial injury of the stomach lining.
Q: Why is Ontac contraindicated in asthma?
A: Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Is Ontac good for back pain?
A: Yes, Ontac has been found to be effective to reduce back pain. Ontac is a pain killer that belongs to the NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory) class. Other NSAIDs have also been found to be useful in back pain eg. Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
Q: Can I use Ontac during my fever treatment?
A: Yes, Ontac can reduce fever. However, commonly used to reduce the pain, particularly that which is seen with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis.
Q: Can I use Ontac to treat a sore throat?
A: Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Ontac is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.
Q: Can I use Ontac to treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
A: Ontac can be used to treat the pain associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) but for complete treatment, a course of antibiotics will be required.
Q: Can Ontac cause sedation?
A: Ontac is not known to cause sedation. There have been rare, an isolated case report of sedation with the drug.
Q: Can I take Ontac for kidney stones?
A: Yes,Ontac can be used to relieve the pain due to kidney stones. However, there is also a risk of kidney damage with Ontac as its side effect. It is advised not to take Ontac for a prolonged time for this condition without adequate monitoring.
Q: Can I use Ontac for the treatment of arthritis?
A: Yes, Ontac is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylitis.It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). .
Q: Can I use Ontac with diuretics?
A: No, Ontac should not be used with diuretics. Ontac reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q: Can I use Ontac with mifepristone?
A: These drugs should not be used together as the effect of mifepristone may be lowered by Ontac. Mifepristone is used for medical abortion.
Q: Can I use Ontac with lithium?
A: No.These drugs should not be used together as Ontac increases the blood levels of lithium which may further increase the side effects.
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