Olbid 250mg Tablet
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Pregnancy
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Medicine Overview of Olbid Tablet
Uses of Olbid Tablet
Olbid 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections and tuberculosis (TB).
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Side effects of Olbid Tablet
Common
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use Olbid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Olbid 250mg Tablet at a fixed time.
Avoid Olbid 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Olbid 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Olbid Tablet works
Olbid 250mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.
In Depth Information on Olbid Tablet
Expert advice for Olbid Tablet
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
- Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
- Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Olbid immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.
Warnings
Special precautions for Olbid 250mg Tablet
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Olbid 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Olbid 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Olbid 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
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Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Olbid 250mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, o
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Kidney
CAUTION
Olbid 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients w
+moreith kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olbid 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Epsolin 50mg/2ml Injection, Ozip 2.5mg Tablet, Oliza 10mg Injection, Cipin 100mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Ciprofloxacin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Olbid 250mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Ciprofloxacin
Olbid is not indicated for the treatment of streptococcal infection as it is not very active against this bacteria. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Can I take Olbid with pantoprazole?
Olbid can be taken with pantoprazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with metronidazole?
Olbid can be taken with metronidazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Olbid with birth control pills. It does not affect birth control. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking birth control pills before taking any medicine.
Olbid is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.
Olbid is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.
Olbid is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.
Olbid is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Olbid is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.
Q. Can I take Olbid with ibuprofen?
Use of Olbid with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Olbid. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with paracetamol?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with hydrocodone?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with hydrocodone. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with fluconazole?
Olbid and fluconazole, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with phenazopyridine?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically significant interaction with phenazopyridine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with omeprazole?
Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Olbid if taken together. So, the action of Olbid may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with hydroxyzine?
Olbid and hydroxyzine, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with azithromycin?
Olbid and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
No, Olbid is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.
Olbid does not contain sulfur in its structure. However, history of any drug allergy should be discussed with the doctor prior to initiation of therapy.
Olbid is active against pseudomonas. But, acquired resistance (resistance after taking the antibiotic) is very common among the organism for the drug. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infection.
Q. Can I take Olbid with dextromethorphan?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with dextromethorphan. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with doxylamine?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxylamine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with amoxicillin?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with pseudophedrine?
Olbid is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Olbid with Tamsulosin?
Olbid and Tamsulosin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
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