Category: O

Orladeyo – Berotralstat uses, dose and side effects

Orladeyo is a medicine that contains the active substance berotralstat. It is used to prevent angioedema in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 with hereditary (hereditary) angioedema .

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Orkambi – Lumacaftor / Ivakaftor uses, dose and side effects

Orkambi contains two active substances, luma kaftar and ivakaftar. It is a drug used for the long-term treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 6 years and older with a specific change (called F508del – mutation ) in the gene for a protein called CFTR (which stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) and is important for the regulation of mucus in the lungs. In people with mutation one, the CFTR protein is formed abnormally. The cells contain two copies of the CFTR gene. Orkambi is used in patients in whom both copies have F508del – mutation one (homozygous is).

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Orivast – Rivastigmine uses, dose and side effects

4.6 mg / 24 hours, 9.5 mg / 24 hours and 13.3 mg / 24 hours Depot patches
Rivastigmine

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Orisild – Sildenafil uses, dose and side effects

Orisild contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

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Oriptan – Sumatriptan uses, dose and side effects

Each tablet contains a single dose of sumatriptan and belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (also called 5-HT1 receptor agonists ).

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Orimox – Mometasone furoate uses, dose and side effects

Orimox nasal spray contains mometasone furoate, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids ( cortisone ). When mometasone furoate is sprayed into the nose, it can help relieve inflammation (swelling and irritation of the nose), sneezing, itching , nasal congestion or runny nose.

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Oribamide – Hydroxycarbamide uses, dose and side effects

Oribamide contains the active substance hydroxycarbamide, which belongs to a group of medicines used in certain blood diseases and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

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Orgaran – Danaparoid sodium uses, dose and side effects

Orgaran contains danaparoid sodium and belongs to a group of medicines called antithrombotic drugs. The organ is used to prevent blood clots from forming in the blood vessels and is used in patients undergoing surgery or patients who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot.

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Orfiril long – Sodium valproate uses, dose and side effects

Orfiril long is a medicine used to treat epileptic seizures ( antiepileptic drugs ) and mania.

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Orgalutran – Ganirelix uses, dose and side effects

Orgalutran contains the active substance ganirelix and belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormones’ which counteract the effects of the natural gonadotropin-releasing hormone ( GnRH ). GnRH controls the release of one of the gonadotropins (luteinizing hormone ( LH ) and follicle-stimulating hormone ( FSH )). Gonadotropins play an important role in human fertility and reproduction. In women, FSH is needed for the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovaries. Folliclesare small round blisters that contain egg cells. LH is needed for the mature egg cells to detach from the follicles and ovaries (ie ovulation). Orgalutran counteracts the effect of GnRH , which results in a reduction in the release of one of, above all, LH .

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Orfiril – Sodium valproate uses, dose and side effects

The mechanism of action of Orfiril is not fully understood. One theory is that Orfiril normalizes disorders in the chemical processes that occur between the nerve cells in the brain and thus prevents the onset of epileptic seizures.

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Orfadin – Nitisinone uses, dose and side effects

Orfadin contains the active substance nitisinone. Orfadin is used to treat:

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Orencia – Abatacept uses, dose and side effects

ORENCIA contains the active substance abatacept, a protein produced in cell cultures. ORENCIA reduces the immune system’s attacks on normal tissue by disrupting the immune cells ( T cells ) that contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis . ORENCIA selectively affects the activation of the T cells involved in the inflammatory response of the immune system.

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Oralin – Sertraline uses, dose and side effects

The active substance in Oralin is sertraline . Oralin belongs to a group of medicines called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). These drugs are used to treat depression and / or anxiety disorders.

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Oracea – Doxycycline uses, dose and side effects

Oracea is a medicine that contains the active substance doxycycline for use in adults to reduce pimples and redness on the face caused by a condition called rosacea .

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Optison – Microspheres uses, dose and side effects

OPTISON is an ultrasound contrast agent that helps to get clearer images of the heart during an echocardiography (a procedure where you get an image of the heart using ultrasound). OPTISON makes it easier to see the inner heart walls of patients where the heart walls are difficult to see.

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Optiray – Joversol uses, dose and side effects

Optiray is used in adults for several different types of X-ray examinations, including:

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Optimol – Timolol uses, dose and side effects

Optimol contains a so-called beta blocker that lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing the inflow of aqueous humor , ie. the fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye. Optimol has little or no effect on visual acuity or pupil size.

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Optax – Fluorescein sodium / Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects

Optax eye drops contain the active substances oxibuprocaine and fluorescein . Oxibuprocaine is a topical anesthetic, used for short-term anesthesia of the eye surface. Fluorescein is a dye that facilitates the diagnosis of corneal damage. These eye drops are intended for diagnostic use. They are used in measuring eye pressure and examining corneal damage.

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Opsumit – Macitentan uses, dose and side effects

Opsumite contains the active substance macitentan and belongs to a group of medicines called “endothelin receptor antagonists”.

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Oprymea – Pramipexole uses, dose and side effects

Oprymea contains the active substance pramipexole and belongs to a group of medicines called dopamine agonists, which stimulate the dopamine receptors in the brain. By stimulating dopamine receptors, nerve impulses are triggered in the brain that can help control the body’s movements.

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