Oxyptadil Injection
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Product introduction
Oxyptadil Injection is a medicine used for treatment of severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It has anti-inflammatory properties which helps reduce the inflammation and protects the lung.
Oxyptadil Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Get the injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, low blood pressure, flushing, and injection site reactions such as redness, pain, and swelling. These are mostly temporary and get better in due time. However, if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know.
This medicine must be used with cautions in patients with severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions. Let your doctor know if you have a known history of allergic reaction to this medicine or any component of this product. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before receiving this medicine.
Oxyptadil Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Get the injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, low blood pressure, flushing, and injection site reactions such as redness, pain, and swelling. These are mostly temporary and get better in due time. However, if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know.
This medicine must be used with cautions in patients with severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions. Let your doctor know if you have a known history of allergic reaction to this medicine or any component of this product. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before receiving this medicine.
Uses of Oxyptadil Injection
- Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Benefits of Oxyptadil Injection
In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others.
Oxyptadil Injection is used to treat patients with severe COVID-19 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It helps in reducing the inflammation in the lungs caused by the infection and helps reduce further damage. Oxyptadil Injection should be received only if prescribed by a doctor.
Oxyptadil Injection is used to treat patients with severe COVID-19 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It helps in reducing the inflammation in the lungs caused by the infection and helps reduce further damage. Oxyptadil Injection should be received only if prescribed by a doctor.
Side effects of Oxyptadil Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oxyptadil
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Oxyptadil Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Oxyptadil Injection works
COVID-19 can trigger an excessive immune response and lead to inflammation in the lungs, which can result in severe respiratory distress. Oxyptadil Injection has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce this inflammation and mitigate some of the damage caused by the immune system.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxyptadil Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oxyptadil Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oxyptadil Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Oxyptadil Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oxyptadil Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oxyptadil Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Oxyptadil Injection?
If you miss a dose of Oxyptadil Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Oxyptadil Injection is used to treat patients with severe COVID-19 with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Inform your doctor if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient.
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- Zuventus Healthcare Limited. Aviptadil [Product Information]. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Name: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Address: Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
Country of origin: India
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