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Lotetob, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotetob have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Lotetob depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Lotetob side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lotetob are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lotetob is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lotetob related warnings talks about Lotetob's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lotetob can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lotetob in conditions like Herpes, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lotetob contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lotetob have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lotetob is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lotetob is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lotetob safe for pregnant women?
Lotetob can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lotetob safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lotetob. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lotetob on the Kidneys?
Lotetob rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotetob on the Liver?
Lotetob is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lotetob on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lotetob for the heart.
Lotetob should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotetob unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lotetob habit forming or addictive?
Lotetob does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lotetob
Taking Lotetob with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotetob
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lotetob with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tobramycin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-141