Ozex 25 mg Injection
Prescription Required
Primary uses of Ozex 25 mg Injection
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Medicine Overview of Ozex Injection
Ozex Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ozex are Flu-like symptoms, Indigestion, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Peripheral edema, Flatulence, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How to use Ozex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ozex Injection works
Ozex 25 mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
In Depth Information on Ozex Injection
Expert advice for Ozex Injection
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Ozex 25 mg Injection may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.
- Ozex 25 mg Injection can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Ozex Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Ozex Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Ozex 25 mg Injection 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.
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.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Ozex 25 mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Ozex 25 mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Ozex 25 mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ozex 25 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Ozex 25 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ozex 25 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ozex 25 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ozex 25 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Ozex 25 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Ozex
Frequently asked questions about Ozex Injection
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Q. Is Ozex deadly?
Ozex is relatively safe if used as prescribed. In case of any side-effects, please consult your doctor
Q. Is Ozex a narcotic?
No, Ozex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Q. How does Ozex work?
Ozex belongs to a group of medicines called COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting certain chemical called prostaglandin which is responsible for pain and inflammation.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Ozex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ozex with Benzydamine
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Medicines with composition Benzydamine: Ready Rinse, Tantum, Mucobenz, B Mine, Garbenz, Coolora, Uvdyne, Biqol, Edel, Bzynice
Ozex with Oxyphenbutazone
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Medicines with composition Oxyphenbutazone: Flanil, Sioril
Ozex with Metamizole / Dipyrone
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Medicines with composition Metamizole / Dipyrone: Pyregin, Novalgin RC, Bral, Novalgin, Analgin, Divi A
Ozex with Nimesulide
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Medicines with composition Nimesulide: Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis, Neil, Zenee PR, Sanim, Renex, Nimoffin, Selide, Elide
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