Ona 0.5mg Tablet

• As per CDSCO and USFDA, Ona tablets are used in treating symptoms associated with the treatment and management of many psychological conditions such as
• Major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Anxiety disorder and Panic disorders (both are types of mood disorders)
• Comorbid depression (depression associated with other chronic disorders)
• Epileptic conditions such as myoclonic and akinetic seizures
• Absent seizure, when all other medicines have failed

• The Ona tablet is contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you have a known hypersensitive reaction to any component of Ona medicine
• If you are seeing sudden mood changes and self-harming or suicidal thoughts
• If you have a previous history of substance or alcohol abuse/addiction
• If you have any respiratory diseases or lung conditions such as asthma or chronic pulmonary lung disease (COPD)
• If you have severe liver disease
• If you are diagnosed with Porphyria, a red blood cell-related disorder
• If you have an eye disorder such as narrow-angle glaucoma, this medicine will increase the fluid pressure inside the eye

• The Ona tablet has the following side effects:
• Memory impairment
• Double vision
• Difficulty talking
• Excess salivation
• Suicidal thoughts
• Trouble breathing
• High lung secretion

Other General Warnings

• You need to do anything that requires steady focus; this medicine can cause difficulties with concentration.
• You are an older patient over 65 years of age. Ona tablets can cause exaggerated side effects due to slow metabolism.
• You have withdrawal signs such as sweating, stuffy nose, vomiting, nausea, etc. The dose of Ona tablet needs to be slowly tapered.
• You have surgery or a dental procedure planned.
• You start having suicidal thoughts or experience a change in mood or behaviour after taking Ona tablets.
• You notice any adverse effects that are persistent or worsen in time.
• You are obese. The dose needs to be monitored
• You have a kidney condition.

• Take the Ona tablet as advised by your doctor in the prescribed dosage.
• Do not take more tablets or increase the dosage, even if you cannot notice their effects.
• Take Ona medicine with or without having food.
• Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water without breaking or chewing it.
• Tell your doctor if you want to take other medications with the Ona tablet.
• Do not take it if the package of this tablet is already opened.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Notify your doctor if you use sedatives or antidepressant pills such as MAO inhibitors before taking Ona medicine. The reactions between these medicines can cause serious unwanted effects. So a gap of minimum 14 days should be maintained if you want to use any of them.
• If you are using the Ona tablet, inform your doctor if you are in pain or have a fever. But do not self medicate on opioid or narcotic pain relievers (such as codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, etc.), anti-allergy medicine, cold or cough medicine with this tablet. It can cause extreme drowsiness.
• The dose of Ona tablets needs some adjustments with antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medicine, etc. They can alter the effectiveness of Zicam.
• Ona tablet has a lot of medicinal interactions so notify your doctor about your entire medical history. Be cautious while taking other medicines with Ona tablets.

Interactions with food items

• It is always better to avoid drinks such as coffee, energy drinks and cola. Also, try to avoid eating lots of chocolate. All these products have high amounts of caffeine. It is a central nervous system stimulant and will lower the calming effects of the Ona tablet.
• Do not consume a lot of grapefruit juice if you use Ona tablets. It will increase the levels of Ona medication in the blood.