1. Oxycontin
Oxycodone is a narcotic pain- reliever and cough suppressant similar to codeine and hydrocodone. The precise mechanism of pain relief by oxycodone and other narcotics is not known. Other side effects include drowsiness, constipation, and spasm of the ureter, which can lead to difficulty in urinating.Oxycodone can depress breathing, and is used with caution in elderly, debilitated patients and in patients with serious lung disease. Oxycodone was approved by the FDA in 1976. There is very little information about the effects of oxycodone on the fetus.
2. Oxsoralen
Treating vitiligo in combination with controlled doses of ultraviolet A (UVA) or sunlight. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Serious burns from either UV light or sunlight (even through a window glass) can occur if the recommended doses of Oxsoralen Lotion or exposure schedules are not maintained. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor.
3. Oxytetracycline
Accupro tablets contain the active ingredient quinapril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. (NB. Wear them only if your doctor approves. Never take two doses at the same time to compensate. It is not known if Oxytetracycline/Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment is found in breast milk.
4. Oxcarbazepine
Trileptal helps reduce the frequency of partial epileptic seizures, a form of epilepsy in which neural disturbances are limited to a specific region of the brain and the victim remains conscious throughout the attack. Trileptal may be prescribed by itself to treat the problem in adults. The usual dose ranges from 300 to 1,050 milligrams taken twice daily. Trileptal should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the risk. However, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences.
5. Omnicef
Omnicef is a member of the family of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat mild to moderate infections, including: Acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis Middle ear infections (otitis media) Throat and tonsil infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis) Pneumonia Sinus infections Skin infections. If you use antacids, iron supplements, or multivitamins containing iron, allow at least 2 hours between a dose of these products and a dose of Omnicef. The capsules or suspension can be taken with or without food. Cefdinir generally is well tolerated.
6. Ondansetron
ONDANSETRON (Zofran®, Zofran ODT®) helps to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially when associated with the treatment of cancer (chemotherapy). Ondansetron may also be used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting that occurs after surgery, and occasionally is used to treat severe vomiting during pregnancy. While you may take these tablets with water, it is not necessary to do so. Low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
7. Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a narcotic pain- reliever and cough suppressant similar to codeine and hydrocodone. The precise mechanism of pain relief by oxycodone and other narcotics is not known. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a medicine to ease nausea. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.Common side-effects. Available as: capsules, controlled release tables, oral liquid form.
8. Olmesartan
This belongs to the group of medicines known as angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. Olmesartan is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Alcohol can also affect your blood pressure. Stomach pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, flu-like symptoms, stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, joint or muscle pain, urine (water) infection, blood in the urine, swollen ankles, feeling sick, dizziness, skin rashes or chest pain. Try to take this medicine at the same times each day to avoid missing any doses.
9. Oxybutynin
Relieving symptoms of bladder problems (urinary urgency, frequency, or leakage; loss of bladder control; and painful urination) in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. This means the tablets only need to be taken once a day. Sudden expansion of the large intestine seen in advanced ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease (toxic megacolon).
10. Ofloxacin
Floxin is an antibiotic. Floxin tablets have been used effectively to treat lower respiratory tract infections, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (except syphilis), pelvic inflammatory disease, and infections of the urinary tract, prostate gland, and skin. Do not share it with other people. Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), procainamide, or theophylline because the side effects of these medicines may be increased. The usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.
11. Omeprazole
Treating ulcers, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules may be used with antibiotics to treat and eliminate certain types of ulcers. Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. Other less common side effects include a dry mouth, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and swelling of the ankles.
12. Orinase
Orinase is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced no longer works properly. You should not take Orinase if you have had an allergic reaction to it. This notwithstanding, beta-blockers have been used successfully in diabetic patients and have been associated with improved survival in diabetics with high blood pressure. There are two forms of diabetes: type 1 (insulin-dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin-dependent).
13. Orap
Pimozide is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Orap is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. A dangerous interaction, possibly resulting in irregular heartbeats and/or death may occur if pimozide is taken with any of the medicines listed above. It is not known whether pimozide passes into breast milk.
14. Olanzapine
Zyprexa helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders. It is thought to work by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain's major chemical messengers. Olanzapine can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Zyprexa Zydis 10 mg-yellow, round, orally disintegrating tablets in foil sachets. At the start of Zyprexa therapy, the drug can cause extreme low blood pressure, increased heart rate, dizziness, and, in rare cases, a tendency to faint when first standing up.
15. Oseltamivir
Tamiflu speeds recovery from the flu. When started during the first 2 days of the illness, it hastens improvement by at least a day. Here are the reactions that showed up more frequently in patients taking the drug. Tamiflu is one of a new class of antiviral drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors. As the flu virus takes hold in the body, it forms new copies of itself and spreads from cell to cell.
16. Orlistat
Xenical blocks absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream, thereby reducing the number of calories you get from a meal. At the usual dosage level, it cuts fat absorption by almost one-third. Store at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container. Xenical increases the likelihood of kidney stones. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
