Ozagrel
Description
Ozagrel is a thromboxane synthase inhibitor which is available in both tablet and injection forms. The injection form is used to improve movement disorder associated with cerebral thrombosis, cerebrovascular spasms, and symptoms associated with cerebral ischemia followed by surgery. The tablet form of this medicine is used for the treatment of bronchial asthma.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ozagrel
- Itching and skin rash
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Loss of appetite
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Headache
- Bleeding
Uses of Ozagrel
What is it prescribed for?
- Bronchial asthma
- Cerebral Ischemia
- Movement disorder
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ozagrel or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
Other medicines
Ozagrel may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Injection:- Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Tablet:- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Injection:- Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Tablet:- Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Bleeding disorders
This medicine should be used with an extreme cause in patients with bleeding disorders like hemorrhagic cerebral infarction, epidural bleeding, cerebral embolism, heart problem, etc due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Injection: This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Tablet:- Take this medicine following all labeled instructions. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by inhibiting some type of metabolites which are responsible for vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction and platelet aggregation.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Thromboxane synthase inhibitor
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Aug 2019
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